Facility/Utilities Engineer

Merck

Wilson (NC)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 184,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Facility/Utilities Engineer to join the Wilson site. The role focuses on mechanical system improvements and optimizations, leading plant engineering projects, and providing technical support to the utility department.

You will collaborate with Operations, Automation, and Quality to drive productivity while maintaining equipment uptime and cost control, in a cGMP environment.

Qualifications

BS in engineering or related scientific field with strong, relevant work experience
5+ years of facility/utility experience
Familiarity with cGMPs and regulatory requirements
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Technical writing and deviation investigation skills
Utility, HVAC, and Refrigerant system optimization experience

Responsibilities

Lead plant engineering improvement projects and productivity initiatives
Manage capital projects involving equipment replacement/upgrades
Provide technical guidance to staff and contractors
Coordinate with Operations, Automation and Quality for deviations and changes
Develop training materials for system maintenance and SME knowledge
Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements

Skills

Adaptability

Budget Estimating

Capital Project Management

Change Management

Data Analysis

Process Improvements

GMP

Maintenance Supervision

Problem Identification

Plant Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

PLC

BAS

Job description

Job Description

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company, and we're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Join our team and contribute to the performance and results of our utility department, focusing on mechanical system improvements and optimizations. The Facility/Utilities Engineer is a member of the Plant Engineering team providing technical support to the Wilson Site. The site includes an Energy Center, Vaccine Manufacturing Facility, Quality Labs, and a Packaging facility. This support position will focus on mechanical system improvements and optimizations. The incumbent will also be responsible for leading plant engineering improvement projects and implementation of productivity enhancement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage individual contributors (professional employees) and/or contractors
Contribute to the performance and results of the utility department
Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
Make decisions guided by policies, procedures, and business plan; receive guidance from manager
Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues, or contractors
Anticipate and interpret client and/or customer needs to identify solutions
Work as a liaison between Plant Engineering and other Site Business Partners
Manage capital projects involving plant engineering equipment replacement/upgrades
Apply management skills to align work activities with department objectives
Lead in the identification and implementation of process improvement projects, productivity initiatives, and corrective actions while focusing on equipment uptime, minimizing cost, and maintaining process consistency
Investigate deviations (both minor and major), with responsibility to interface with Operations, Automation, and Quality approvers
Perform a thorough review of engineering records and related GMP documentation, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner, and implementing corrective actions to improve the execution/review process
Develop training material and provide necessary training for system maintenance as a subject matter expert (SME)
Work alongside operations and lean six sigma team members to develop reliable utility processes that meet cGMP requirements
Be knowledgeable of all utility systems (e.g., USP water, HVAC, electrical distribution, etc.) regarding functionality of equipment and relied on as SME during regulatory discussions
Identify and resolve technical and operational problems; collaborate with peers to resolve problems that cross into inter-related units
Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of new systems which enhance the operation of Plant Engineering processes
Assist with troubleshooting Plant Engineering utility equipment on an as-needed basis, including but not limited to chillers, boilers, AHUs, PLCs, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, water systems, Square D controllers/monitors, clean steam generators, and electrical distribution systems
Conduct engineering tasks as needed to maintain plant utility equipment
Explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt point of view; communicate information, ask questions, and check for understanding
Be accountable for the performance of plant engineering systems
Make decisions guided by policies, guidelines, and procedures that impact the department’s ability to meet performance objectives; consult on an as-needed basis with next-level manager on more complex decisions and/or issues that impact other units with inter-related processes
Adapt and implement departmental plans and priorities based on division scorecards to address local business, service, and operational challenges
Consult on an as-needed basis with next-level manager for newly identified priorities
Forecast resource needs; manage allocated expense budgets and allocated resources to implement projects

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering or technology (Other fields in scientific disciplines can be considered provided the candidate has strong, relevant, and direct work experience)
Five or more (5+) years of facility/utility experience
Familiarity with cGMPs and regulatory requirements
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Technical writing and deviation investigation skills
Utility, HVAC, and Refrigerant system process improvement and optimization experience

Preferred

cGMP experience in a pharmaceutical environment
Formal problem-solving techniques, such as root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and/or Lean Six Sigma tools
Knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, ASME, and NFPA code requirements
Five or more (5+) years of industrial mechanical experience (HVAC, Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Refrigeration, Air Compressors, Air Dryers, and Hot Water Skids)
Automation (BAS) experience

Required Skills

Adaptability, Adaptability, Budget Estimating, Capital Project Management, Change Management, Competency Management, Corrective Action Management, Data Analysis, Deviation Management, Equipment Qualification, Facility Engineering, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Influencing Skills, Liaison Work, Maintenance Supervision, Occupational Safety and Health, Plant Engineering, Plant Management Software, Problem Identification, Process Improvements, Project Resource Management, Regulatory Audits, Regulatory Management, Resource Allocation {+ 9 more}.

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The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

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