Job Description
Amgen discovers, develops, and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realise the new science's promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people's lives. We are offering a great opportunity to join our Electrical Instrumentation Apprenticeship Programme in our plant in Dun Laoghaire commencing September 9th, 2024. This is a four-year apprenticeship programme run in conjunction with SOLAS. The apprentice will work with the multiskilled Maintenance and Engineering team and be mentored throughout the apprenticeship. As an apprentice, you will learn your trade, developing your skills in Electrical, Mechanical and Automation as you work across the different areas of the facility. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing general support to the on-site Maintenance and Engineering personnel in daily routine and non-routine tasks.
- Using Safe permit to work system and LOTO to manage risk during engineering activity.
- Ensuring that all maintenance activity is accurately documented on CMMS in accordance with cGMP regulations.
- Working as part of Utilities M&E team to operate and maintain Electrical systems such as electrical distribution system, and Utility systems such as HVAC & purified water.
- Interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Electrical and other equipment drawings necessary for the maintenance and repair of all equipment onsite.
- Providing support to the Calibration team in performing routine calibration of onsite instrumentation e.g. temperature, pressure, level, and flow sensors.
- Working with M&E teams in Filling and Inspection/Packaging areas to Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical system failures.
- Demonstrating systematic root-cause problem solving skills when working through issues.
- Performing equipment setups and checks along-side existing M&E technicians prior to commencement of manufacturing activity.
- Proficient use of Plant systems used daily to monitor and control operational activity e.g. DCS, PLC's, Systec, MES, CMMS, etc.
- Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age on or by 1st September, 2024.
- Placements will start in September 2024.
- Successful candidates must pass at least five Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics, English and preferably one Technical/Science subject.
- Persons who completed their Leaving Certificate in 2023 or 2024 are eligible to apply (results can be forwarded when available).
- Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland - there is no relocation or employment permit assistance offered with these opportunities.
- Applicants should have a genuine desire for a career in Engineering and should enjoy working in a team environment.