Fire Protection Systems Engineer

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Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients  

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. 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.  

Fire Protection Systems Engineer

What you will do 

In this vital role the Senior Facilities Fire Prevention Systems Engineer is responsible for providing Fire Protection/Fire Alarm engineering support and collaboration with HVAC/Utilities/Architectural SMEs at the Amgen Ohio and regional sites. 

• Provide technical expertise to lead fire prevention systems designs (fire sprinkler, fire alarm, gas detection, fire code, and FM insurance) for facilities & utilities capital projects (both GMP and non GMP) 

• Interact with Factory Mutual our insurance provider, regulatory bodies, Building Officials & Fire Marshall's 

• Interact with A&E and Construction Management firms to deliver projects on budget and schedule 

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and fire systems issues in the field 

• Ensure optimal and cost-effective, code compliant, and insurance optimized facilities and utility systems 

• Develop, organize, analyze, and present results for operational issues and engineering projects of moderate scope and complexity 

• Support development of life cycle management strategies for facility fire protection, fire alarm, and hazardous gases life safety systems 

What we expect of you 

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications. 

Basic Qualifications: 

Doctorate degree  

OR 

Master’s degree and 2 years of Operations or Engineering experience 

OR 

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Operations or Engineering experience 

OR 

Associate’s degree and 8 years of Operations or Engineering experience  

OR  

High school diploma / GED and 10 years