Amgen
Lead Technician Utilities
Netherlands · On-site · Full time
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- EmployerAmgen
- LocationNetherlands
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Career Category
Maintenance
Job Description
At Amgen, our mission is simple: to serve patients. Every day, our teams ensure that critical manufacturing processes run safely, reliably, and compliantly — enabling the delivery of life-changing medicines to millions of patients worldwide.
At Amgen Breda, medicines are labeled, assembled, stored, and shipped to countries around the world. Every day, more than 1,000 colleagues from over 40 nationalities contribute to supply chain operations, manufacturing, marketing and sales of our medicines. Join us now, as:
Lead Technician Utilities
LIVE
What you will do
As a Lead Technician Utilities, you play a key role in ensuring the reliable operation of the critical utility systems that support our manufacturing, warehousing, and offices. You combine technical expertise with leadership and coaching skills. Working closely with technicians, engineers, contractors, and operations teams, you help ensure maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and compliantly while supporting the development of others.
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You'll work on systems such as HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, chilled water, boilers, and building automation systems within a modern, highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. As our site continues to expand, these systems are becoming increasingly important to support future growth.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities across utility systems and facility infrastructure.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to technicians and contractors.
- Support troubleshooting of complex utility and facility-related issues.
- Work closely with Facilities & Engineering colleagues, contractors, and vendors to resolve technical challenges.
- Drive reliability improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in the on-call rotation supporting critical utility systems.
WIN
What we expect from you
- MBO+/HBO-level education or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience in utilities, facilities, maintenance, or industrial installations.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a hands-on mindset.
- Experience coordinating maintenance activities, projects, contractors, or technical teams.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to coach and support colleagues.
- Good communication skills in English and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
- Experience in a GMP environment and knowledge of SAP PM or another CMMS platform are a plus.
THRIVE
What you can expect from us
- Work in a modern, exceptionally well-maintained facility with state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
- Be part of a growing site that continues to invest in facilities, automation, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Take a leading role in supporting the critical utility systems that keep our site running.
- Lots of learning and growth opportunities, with potential career paths into Maintenance Management, Facilities & Engineering leadership, or technical specialist roles.
- A highly competitive total compensation package, including bonus, 13th month, holiday allowance, and additional compensation for participation in the on-call rotation.
- Access to an on-site gym, vitality programs, and a healthy company restaurant.
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- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull time
- SeniorityLead / Principal
- Employer posted
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