Facilities Engineer

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Summary

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the functions of Facilities Engineering for APAC region and has overall responsibilities of the Illumina APAC Facilities Engineering requirements and standards for GMP manufacturing spaces and labs, infrastructure, and critical utilities. This position reports to Singapore APAC GFMS Leadership.

Position Responsibilities

• Technical knowledge in Facilities Support System such as ACMV, HVAC, Mechanical and Electrical System is required. System includes Compressed Dry Air, Nitrogen, Clean Room, Chilled Water, Waste Treatment etc.
• Technical knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Facilities Building Management System (BMS) such as Johnson Control Metasys, Siemens Apogee and Siemens Desigo.
• Support of multi-functional efforts in engineering improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, and compliance with procedures, etc.
• Support engineering improvement initiatives through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of engineering alternatives in order to arrive at best practices.
• Facilitator and consultant role to solve problem situations or conduct engineering study to identify bottle necks, inefficiencies and propose areas for improvement.
• Develop a sustainable Singapore Engineering Design Standards.
• Implement Continuous Improvement recommendations for optimizing engineering processes.
• Utilize analytics to provide fault detection and diagnostics of building control systems.
• Keeping abreast and updated on latest technologies and implement potential initiatives into existing designs.
• Perform Capacities and Capabilities efficiency management and optimization.
• Adopting Digitalization to optimize Engineering requirements.
• Support Facilities Projects and Operations Team on turnkey and infrastructure projects on Engineering specification and requirement.
• Actively seek opportunities for continuously improving the specialist knowledge within own functional area.
• Management of contractors on outsourced services to ensure fulfillment of contracts terms and agreements.
• Plan, organize and ensure system is operating at its highest efficiency.
• Ensure that all company procedures and policies are complied and carried out accordingly.
• Support in the execution and management of in-house projects.
• Participate in ISO, OHSAS, FDA certification programs.
• Participate in Facilities System and Equipment Validation projects.
• Support EHS and Security work scopes and projects.
• Support Illumina Sustainability and CSR efforts.
• May need to travel to support regional projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements

• Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) accreditation from Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES).
• Singapore Water Efficiency Manager (WEM) accreditation from Public Utilities Board (PUB).
• Strong engineering background and working experience, preferably in Biotech, Pharmaceutical or Semiconductor facilities environment.
• Demonstrate self-initiative, broad-based and structured thinking process.
• Competent in Singapore Standards, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and with all levels.
• Ability to manage urgent and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Must be a natural team player with the ability to coordinate and liaise with stakeholders across multiple business areas.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to visualize, articulate and solve complex problems based on available information.
• Demonstrates excellent ability to use variety of methods to find solutions to problems.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external associates.
• Experience in application and utilizing of technologies to drive process and efficiency improvement is a requisite.
• Must be prepared to work overtime when necessary.
• Must have proficiency with various software applications programs including SAP, EAM, BMS, EMS, MS Excel, Word, and Power Point etc.
• Able to work in a manufacturing production environment, including cleanroom, with possible exposure to chemical, cold room, loud noise, etc.
• Must be able to identify different colors for work purposes. In Illumina, we handle components/chemicals with different colors, and it is necessary to be able to differentiate and identify the correct components/chemicals (using visual) during operation.
  
  

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 1 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
  
  

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.