Facilities Lead Engineer

Singapore, Tuas SingaporeToday, 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.

Did you know that we are the 1st biologics contract manufacturer in Singapore? We offer you exposure to upcoming biotech and established pharmaceutical companies and to the manufacturing technology needed to produce mammalian treatments and cell therapies of tomorrow. Our global manufacturing network is recognized for its reliable, high-quality services, regulatory track record, global footprint, innovative technology platforms and extensive experience - we, in Singapore are proud to be part of this global network.

Lonza is currently looking to hire a **Facilities Lead Engineer**. Role is responsible to lead team of engineers and technicians for daily routine and repair work orders as assigned. Role will troubleshoot equipment/facility breakdowns and carry out basic repairs. Supervise vendors/service provider’s activities for daily routine facilities and maintenance work to ensure equipment/facility is maintained in full operational status.

This role is also responsible for general facilities management for cleaning, waste, pest control and site security. Supervise and train Facility Technicians on facility system to improve their knowledge. Lead in Root Cause Analysis for equipment/facility breakdowns. Implement preventive maintenance programs by reviewing operations, quality control and maintenance reports and statistics; inspecting operating equipment/facility and systems for conformance with operational standards/cGMP for facility services.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Supervise 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.
- Respond on-call for maintenance/service breakdown and support ongoing operations.
- Troubleshoot equipment/facility breakdowns and carry out basic repairs.
- Supervise vendors/service provider’s activities for daily routine facilities and maintenance work to ensure equipment/facility is maintained in full operational status.
- Management of site cleaning, general waste, Pest Control and site security system.
- Perform regular building inspections to feedback on status. Supervise repairs/upgrading works to enable smooth handover and minimize disruption to production schedule.
- Maintain all site facilities in optimum condition in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (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.
- Supervise and train Facility Technicians on facility alarm system to improve their knowledge.
- Lead in Root Cause Analysis for equipment/facility breakdowns.
- Implement preventive maintenance programs by reviewing operations, quality control and maintenance reports and statistics; inspecting operating equipment/facility and systems for conformance with operational standards/cGMP for facility services.
- Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor/Manager, including but not limited to the above.

**Key requirements**:

- Degree / Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Industrial)
- Relevant experience in operation & maintenance of utility system or related field from Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices or Petrochemical industries.
- Demonstrated a good understanding of cGMPs and operation of a biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
- Demonstrated an understanding of change controls, deviations, and CAPA programs.
- Adequate experience in leading/guiding a team of technicians or vendors in carrying out Day to Day facilities operations activities.
- Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis/CAPA training, and contract negotiations.

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 meaning