Senior Manager Utilities Engineering

Amgen

Holly Springs, NC

Pay: $148,715-$201,203/yr

US - North Carolina - Holly Springs

JOB ID:

R-258893 LOCATION

US - North Carolina - Holly Springs

WORK LOCATION TYPE

On Site

DATE POSTED

Nov. 06, 2026

CATEGORY

Engineering

SALARY RANGE

148,715.15USD -201,202.85 USD

**Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients**

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At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

**Senior Manager Utilities Engineering**

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**What you will do**

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Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! The Senior Manager Utilities Engineering will join the Facilities & Engineering (F&E) group reporting to the Facilities & Engineering (F&E) Director. In this vital role, you will lead the Utilities Engineering teams and will provide technical leadership to the utilities engineering team while supporting 24/7 operations.

Job responsibilities include:

• **Site design, construction, start-up, and operational readiness:**

+ Build a team of Utilities Engineers and serve as the main point of contact for the Utilities Engineering function.

• Support the start-up of all site utility systems and transfer of ownership to the F&E utilities team.
• Develop and implement long term strategy for technical support of installed systems and equipment including system setups for CMMS, etc.
• Support the development and implementation of goals and objectives and associated budgets for all utility engineering services including but not limited to mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Ensure utility engineering programs are aligned with cGMP and safety requirements, local/ global regulations, and Amgen Maintenance excellence standards.
• Ensure that procedures are in place for cGMP and daily activities are followed by area personnel and contractors.

• + Ensure safety of all personnel during plant construction, start-up operations, and maintenance activities across multiple shifts providing 24/7 plant and utility coverage.
• **Site Operations:**

• Responsible for leading the Amgen NC F&E Utility Engineering staff supporting continuous clean and plant utility operations including electrical and HVAC systems at the site.

• + Accountable for system ownership for Building and Process utility systems and for supplier management including:
• GMP utilities such as Plant Utilities, Purified Water (PW), Water for Injection (WFI), Clean Steam, Clean Compressed Air, and Process Gases, as well as non-GMP utilities such as waste management, electrical systems, boiler room operations, chilled water systems, plant steam, industrial gases, HVAC systems, and compressed air systems.

+ Manage system ownership by providing adequate resources and technical talent and expertise, maintenance procedures, providing adequate system validation support, monitoring performance data, providing adequate training materials, and ensuring operating procedures are followed.

• Develop and support equipment maintenance programs, ensure the availability of spare parts, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure systems are in proper working order.

• + Ensures site readiness and compliance for internal audits, external agency audits, and partner visits.

+ Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives including improvements to safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability

• Maintain and improve utility system capability and reliability in partnership with engineering leadership and technical staff.

• + Effectively collaborate with key customers and support groups (e.g. Manufacturing, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, and Engineering).

• Have oversight and lead execution of complex Utilities related initiatives and projects. Provide expertise and resources for capital project execution.

• + Establish clear expectations and priorities to staff. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, partnership, and knowledge sharing. Provide development opportunities, feedback, and actively listen to staf