Job Description – Utility Technician / Shift Engineer

Responsibilities

Conduct daily walk-downs across the facility to inspect all utility equipment, including Clean Utilities, Black Utilities, HVAC systems and building facilities verifying their operational status and compliance with quality standards in both GMP and non-GMP areas.

Operate, monitor, and manage Clean Utilities, Black Utilities, and HVAC systems via BMS and EMS interfaces, ensuring optimal system performance and energy efficiency.

Immediately report any abnormalities, malfunctions, or emergency situations to the line manager and/or relevant stakeholders, facilitating swift resolution to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.

Maintain accurate and detailed records of all utility system operating parameters and conditions in logbooks to support traceability, performance analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Assist with the routine replenishment and handling of necessary chemicals for utility system operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Identify potential weaknesses or inefficiencies in utility equipment and systems, promptly addressing or escalating issues under the direction of the supervisor to prevent operational disruptions.

Engage actively in project phases, including system walk-downs to verify alignment with design specifications and User Requirement Specifications (URS), and participate fully in all utility commissioning activities to ensure successful system start-up and validation.

Collaborate and coordinate with Electrical, and Mechanical (SEM) team as well as external contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure timely completion of utility-related tasks and projects.

Support the preparation, revision, and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), User Requirement Specifications (URS), and other technical documents to reflect current processes, compliance requirements, and operational best practices.

Qualifications

Diploma or higher qualification in Biological, Chemical, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or other related specialties.

Trained and experienced in boiler operations, holding at minimum a Boiler Attendant Level 2 certificate. The company will sponsor the selected candidate to attend the Boiler Attendant Level 1 training course. Possession of a Boiler Attendant Level 1 certificate will be an added advantage.

Ability to adapt to a GMP cleanroom environment.

Possess good communication ability and comprehension ability.

Display a good working attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to follow leadership directives.

Be open to accepting temporary work assignments, including overtime on weekends or weekdays, and other roles as required.

Career Development

Comprehensive in-house training program (E-learning / OJT / Mentorship)

Dual career development tracks – Professional & Managerial Tracks

Opportunity for internal job rotation / Cross-BU transfer / Cross-country assignment

Cross cultural learning

GMP greenfield start-up experience