Utilities Technician

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza Singapore is currently looking to hire a Utilities Specialist to join our Engineering team. You will be responsible for operation and maintenance of site wide utility systems in our cGMP manufacturing environment in an attempt to provide zero unplanned down time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily routine and repair work orders as assigned.

• Ensure all  routine maintenance  works are  duly carried  out as scheduled and  in compliance  with Engineering  standards and procedures.

• Perform shift if required and respond on-call for maintenance/service ,breakdown and support ongoing operations.

• Troubleshoot equipment  breakdowns and  carry out  basic repairs or report back to Supervisor.

• Supervise vendors/service providers activities for daily routine utilities and maintenance  work to  ensure equipment  is maintained  in full operational status.

• Work with supervisor to manage site utilities system.

• Perform regular equipment inspections to feedback on utilities status.

• Execute/supervise repairs/upgrading works to enable smooth handover and minimize disruption to production schedule.

• Apply and close work permits with Area/System Owners for vendor/service providers.

• Work with Supervisor to maintain all site utilities in optimum condition in compliance with  Good Manufacturing  GMP) &  EHS requirements. Ensure all GMP documentation related to maintenance activities is completed accurately and processed to full completion.

• Communicate to Supervisor/Manager when encounter non-compliance issues including work delay, breakdown, missing parts etc.

• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor/Manager, including but not limited to the above

Key Requirements:

• Diploma or a relevant National Trade Certificate with some years of relevant work experience in field utility systems in the Pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry or Food/Nutrition industry.

• 3- 7 years exp required and perform 12hrs shift and be available on-call when required & to support Utility O&M needs.

• Certified Boiler Attendant or Certified Steam Engineer is beneficial, but not essential.

• Troubleshooting skills.

• Detailed and Quality conscious.

• Ability to follow SOPs and instructions.

• Diligent in performing operational checks.

• Good Communication skills.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.