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Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer.  As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr. Maintenance Technician / Electrician - Nights

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for performing electrical systems operation and maintenance activities throughout the ARI site.

 

In this role, you will be expected to work a 12-hour shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule (D shift). This includes extra benefits such as receiving an added 15% shift differential, and also getting premium pay for any Sundays worked. The schedule during the initial on-boarding phase for this role (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm). 

 Job Specific duties include:

• Operate and maintain electrical power generation and distribution systems
• Operate and maintain backup power / emergency power generation systems and Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)
• Perform troubleshooting and repair, and installation of electrical equipment and systems
• Support operation and maintenance of Building Fire Alarm systems including operating the system, disabling points and performing troubleshooting activities
• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance and repair activities on complex equipment and systems used across the ARI site
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems
• Identify equipment performance opportunities and recommend improvements to the maintenance program owners
• Ensure work activities are completed correctly. Maximize “Right the First Time” execution.
• Work in a highly productive and efficient manner to maximize the quantity of activities completed
• Ensure work is appropriately communicated to system operators and key stakeholders
• Ensure work order documentation is completed accurately and completely
• Identify waste, workflow interrupters, and other opportunities for improvement, recommend solutions, and assist with implementation
• Identify opportunities to learn new skills and actively participate in development that will
• improve overall team performance
• Ensure activities are accomplished in a safe manner and with quality
• Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and cGMP’s
• Ensure work is appropriately communicated to system operators and key stakeholders
• Ensure work order documentation is completed accurately and completely
• Lead by example and create a positive, respectful, professional and consistent work environment always
• Provide on time and accurate communication of issues and updates/reports as necessary
• Flexibility to provide support when required - this may be outside of normal working hours including nights, weekends and holidays

 

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The detail-oriented professional we seek is a self starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school/GED + 2 years electrical systems/maintenance work or military experience
• Associate’s + 6 months  electrical systems/maintenance work or military experience

 

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Rhode Island Journeyperson Electrician B License, or Journeyperson Maintenance M License or ability to obtain the Rhode Island Electrician License
• 5 + years Electrical and Utilities systems experience and industrial mechanic experience
• Experience with operation and maintenance of industrial electrical generation and power distribution systems (12,470 / 480 / 208 / 120 volts)
• Related education/training of utilities systems
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Rhode Island Boiler operation knowledge/license
• Knowledge and experience working in a highly regulated function
• Proven equipment troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to execute work orders in the Maximo computerized maintenance management system
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, P&ID’s and equipment schematics and wiring diagram
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to interact constructively with peers/teams
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to provide guidance and technical advice to others

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

 

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

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Salary Range

83,593.25USD -113,096.75 USD