Maintenance Technician

About the Role

This opportunity is designed to build a talent pipeline for anticipated future openings within our organization. By expressing interest in this role, candidates can be contacted for similar future positions.

Join a diverse, high-performing team specializing in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing based in Singapore, the Asia Pacific regional hub. The company is a recognized top biopharmaceutical employer in Singapore for three consecutive years and has a long-standing presence of over 25 years locally and 60 years in Asia Pacific.

The Manufacturing Operations team ensures production of high-quality pharmaceutical products while maintaining a "Safety First, Quality Always" culture and continuous improvement ethos. This role supports the global manufacturing network to uphold stringent quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and perform engineering and maintenance tasks involving installation, modifications, troubleshooting, repairs, calibration, and upkeep of equipment and systems to ensure safety, efficiency, reliability, and compliance with GMP, regulatory, and production standards.
• Maintain inventory management for spare parts and equipment, oversee utilities operations, and upkeep of facilities.
• Assist team leads with timely completion of work, continue unfinished tasks from preceding shifts, and provide shift activity reports.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement immediate corrective actions.
• Be on-call for emergency repairs outside office hours including weekends and public holidays.
• Operate and maintain utilities and production support equipment to facilitate production processes.
• Coordinate utility shutdowns, startups, and equipment servicing and inspections.
• Identify and propose improvements to daily routine tasks and contribute to projects enhancing equipment efficiency, reducing energy usage, and cutting costs.
• Execute installations, modifications, fabrications, testing, servicing, and repairs following site change control protocols and minor projects.
• Perform equipment testing, commissioning, and qualification activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Lead Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) initiatives such as audits and training, submitting improvement recommendations.
• Complete tasks assigned by supervisors relating to equipment, documentation, or housekeeping.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance for Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation systems ensuring optimal equipment function.
• Perform calibration and preventive maintenance of various industrial instruments including sensors, recorders, control valves, and analyzers.
• Follow CMMS work instructions to isolate and reconnect electrical supplies, repair faults, and replace components.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting for PLC, Building Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and Fire Alarm Systems (FAS).
• Utilize machining and fabrication skills as required.
• Participate in maintaining compliance with SHE, business, cGMP requirements, and supervise third-party contractors when necessary.
• Fulfill any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Compliance and Standards

• Adhere to cGMP principles and global quality standards in executing assigned tasks.

Problem Solving and Work Ethics

• Address routine and straightforward problems effectively and escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision while seeking guidance for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma, ITC, or NTC in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
• Minimum of five years' experience in maintenance or related fields.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred, alternatively chemical or semiconductor sectors.
• Possession of PUB electrician license is advantageous.
• Skills in fitting and welding considered a plus.

Desired Personal Attributes

• Exhibit strong ethics and integrity.
• Demonstrate result-oriented mindset.
• Maintain customer and patient focus.
• Make prompt, disciplined decisions.
• Communicate with courage and transparency.
• Commit to talent development and fostering teamwork.
• Prepare simple reports clearly and communicate unambiguously.

What To Expect

• Extensive opportunities for growth across various manufacturing areas with a well-defined career progression.
• Work in a cutting-edge facility delivering worldwide solutions.
• Collaborate within an innovative and engaging team environment.

About the Company

MSD is a globally renowned biopharmaceutical company with over a century's history of pioneering medicines and vaccines for challenging diseases. Our Singapore operations have been active for more than 25 years, forming part of an extensive global manufacturing network dedicated to ensuring reliable, high-quality supply to customers and patients worldwide.