Utilities Technician

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Job Summary
This role reports to the Utilities Supervisor with a dotted line reporting to the project manager(s) and is responsible for execution and management of planned and unplanned works using the resources available.

These responsibilities are primarily focused on the technical support of the Site’s Capital Project portfolio.

Items of primary emphasis in the Capital Projects portfolio are as follows:

Equipment Maintenance 
•    Execute permits, review Method Statements, LOTOs, Set To Works, MC walks, Panel testing & certification,  Board Energisation as required under the Capital Project portfolio
•    Participate in FATs, SATs and CQV activities
•    Ensure work is completed in a safe compliant manner in accordance with applicable procedures, i.e. handover forms are in place, LOTO, barriers and signage is in use.
•    Co-ordinate and manage contractors in a safe, clear, efficient manner.  Challenge under-performing contractors or elements of the project. 
•    Coordinate small teams of technicians or vendors/contractors for assigned tasks.
•    Member of the Site ERT
•    Attend business critical meetings, project meetings, RCA’s.
•    Maintaining schedule attainment while communicating issues and expectations appropriately.
•    Interact with various onsite IS & Automation systems, including Maximo, BMS & PCS systems, Onelook Permitting System, Drawing Management system, PME power quality monitoring system and other onsite systems. 
•    Ensuring planned training for new equipment is rolled out to the technician team.
•    Recommend and implement improvement ideas to enhance the mechanical or electrical maintenance aspects of the project.

Documentation 
•    Compliant documentation as described above and as per Amgen’s SOPs
•    Give equipment updates including problem statements, works completed and planned works to site management and engineering functions.
•    Responsible to aid in the creation of training content and delivery of training
•    Responsible for contribution to SOPs, job plan creation, JHA’s and Maximo implementation.

Experience needed / Qualifications / Key Competencies:
•    Minimum qualifications necessary: Time served craft electrician
•    Relevant experience in the portfolio project area(s) and Biopharma installations is an advantage
•    Relevant experience in UPS systems, Diesel Generators, 10 KV switching is an advantage
•    Demonstrated track record of meeting targets and adhering to compliance requirements
•    Ability to keep calm under pressure
•    Strong problem-solving skills
•    Logical thinker
•    Continuous Improvement mindset
•    Self-starter
•    Passion for success in role
•    Ability to troubleshoot complex issues, prioritise
•    Ability to manage and roll out training to end users
•    Ability to supervise, collaborate with and get the most out of contractors
•    Ability to communicate and collaborate with project, technical and management staff.