Senior Technician, Hvac

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 HVAC Associate Engineer to be responsible for operation & maintenance of HVAC systems, periodic inspections of equipment to ensure proper operation, and daily checks/repairs in compliance with company and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will maintain records to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. You will work in a fast-paced, safety-oriented, team focused setting. You must be skilled, (hands-on practical and experienced “Know-how” on the job major in HVAC M&E Services) flexible, physically fit, self-reliant, result oriented with a proven ability in operating of HVAC system in cGMP clean room environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Performs all work safely in compliance with Lonza in-house rules & regulations and mandatory Safety WSH Acts requirements. (e.g Permit to Work, Lock-Out-Tag-Out, etc)
• Ensure external service providers comply with the site safety rules.
• Must always be vigilant on safety and ensure jobs are done in a safe way.
• Ability to use INTELEX system for Safety incident reporting.
• Ability to operate Document Management System to search and retrieve current SOP.
• Understanding of general waste management, site Pest Control process and MRO storage process.
• Operate SAP to perform transactions.
• Executes routine and repair work orders as assigned by the Engineer/ Supervisor.
• Ensure all routine maintenance works are duly carried out as per schedule.
• Maintain a high level of GMP compliance for the site.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with Engineering standards and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring all GMP documentation related to maintenance activities is completed accurately and processed to full completion.
• Perform shift or be available on-call when required & to support ongoing operations.
• Responsible for maintaining defined training requirements as related to all aspects of job.
• Keeps all areas clean and well organized.
• Respond to maintenance calls/ service breakdown calls in a timely manner.
• Flag to attention to the Lead/ Supervisor when encounter non-compliance issues including work delay, breakdown, missing parts & etc.
• Support maintenance excellence program.
• Utilize troubleshooting skills and associated tools required to operate/ maintenance of systems.
• Communication with Senior technicians and Engineer on a daily basis pertaining to all operational & administrative matters.
• Perform tasks that are routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Ensuring regulatory/ customer inspection readiness.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs of production process equipment related to Heating and Cooling system in the manufacturing plant.
• Ability to read PID drawing, Airflow drawing, Instrument drawing.
• Perform daily inspections of all HVAC system ensure proper operation.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of HVAC systems in the manufacturing facility.
• Documents work to cGMP requirements and as applicable in log book such as BAS Operation & Maintenance Log.
• Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure equipment is maintained in full operational status.
• Work with contractors and vendors to ensure equipment is maintained in full operational status or during equipment breakdown.
• Perform moderate troubleshooting and repairs of production process equipment related to Heating and Cooling system in the manufacturing plant.
• Ensure that all the relevant procedures (SOP) including Technical Training are updated.
• Perform trending of clean room operating perimeter; DP pressure, temperature, relative humidity etc.
• Co-ordination and liaising between area owners, equipment owners for planned maintenance job and emergency shut-down rectifications work request.
• Oversee deliveries of consumable items; such as disposable air filters and manage the inventory stock.
• Response to BAS alarms, investigate, rectificatio