Lead Technician, Operations

Merck; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an HVAC Maintenance Technician for our Millsboro, Delaware facility. You will install, maintain and repair process control HVAC systems in a biopharma manufacturing environment, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The role requires 3+ years in refrigeration and 5+ years in HVAC, with chiller/tower experience and a universal refrigerant license. A signing bonus is part of the compensation package, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience working with refrigeration equipment (light and heavy commercial).
• 5+ years’ experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Experience with Chillers and Cooling Towers.
• Experience with general plumbing and pipefitting work.
• Experience with electrical controls for HVACR systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blue-prints/schematics in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics or mechanical systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Universal refrigerant license required.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements including lifting up to 50lbs.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Experience with OSHA General Industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems and environmental control equipment.
• Own site HVAC equipment operational performance and regulatory compliance.
• Provide timely feedback to site customers on HVAC status.
• Maintain appropriate spare parts inventories.
• Support investigations of abnormal equipment performance.
• Support safety initiatives including audits, lock-out/tag-out, line breaks, confined space permits.
• Provide training to others as required.
• Work as part of a high-performance team to ensure GMP compliance and safe operation.

Skills

Refrigeration experience

HVAC systems

Chillers & towers

Plumbing & pipefitting

Electrical controls

Blueprints/schematics

Driver's license

Universal refrigerant license

Physical ability 50lbs

On-call rotation

OSHA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

AS degree in technical discipline

Tools

CMMS

Siemens BMS

Job description

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Our animal vaccine facility in Millsboro, Delaware is experiencing dynamic growth in order to support the global poultry production supply chain. The site has been selected by our Company's Animal Health Division to be the Center of Excellence for Poultry and Freeze Dried Vaccines and therefore, we are looking for high energy, novel thinking individuals to support the site’s long term journey. We have a current opening for an HVAC Maintenance Technician and this position will be a critical element for building a high performance, proactive organization. A signing bonus will be part of the total compensation package to insure we attract the highest caliber of talent possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair process control and environmental control HVAC systems
• Operational performance & regulatory compliance owner for all site HVAC equipment. Classes of equipment include Ultra-Cold Freezers, Process Chillers
• Provides timely feedback and coordination to site customers regarding the status of HVAC system
• Ensures appropriate spare parts inventories are established and maintained
• Support investigations resulting from abnormal equipment performance
• Actively supports safety initiatives including shop floor audits, lock-out/tag-out, line break, and confined space permitting
• Provides training to others, as required
• Responsible for working as part of an inclusive, high-performance team to achieve site mission, vision, and goals through efficient and safe operation of equipment and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices

Education

• High School Diploma (required)
• A.S. degree in a technical discipline (preferred)

Required Experience And Skills

• Three (3)+ years' experience working with refrigeration equipment (light and heavy commercial)
• Five (5)+ years’ experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Experience with Chillers and Cooling Towers
• Experience with general plumbing and pipefitting work.
• Experience with electrical controls for HVACR systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blue-prints/schematics in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics or mechanical systems
• Valid driver’s license
• Universal refrigerant license required.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements associated with this job, including but not limited to: lifting/carrying up to 50lbs, working from ladders and elevated platforms.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.
• Experience working within OSHA General Industry standards including hot work and lockout tag out.

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Biotech / pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience with -70 Celsius Ultra Cold Freezers, Freeze Driers and Liquid Nitrogen equipment.
• Experience with gas furnaces and gas heaters.
• Experience in Biopharmaceutical processing equipment including freeze driers, ultra-cold freezers and incubators.
• Working knowledge of an automated building management system (Siemens)
• Experience supporting a fast paced manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Applicants should actively support, participate and embrace an empowered team culture and have excellent communication skills
• Applicant should have previously demonstrated strong team skills, flexibility, motivation, ability to troubleshoot/problem solve, with a strong emphasis around safety and compliance practices.
• Proficient with CMMS utilization
• Journeyman Card or Master HVACR License
• Experience with large commercial walk-in coolers or walk-in freezers

The salary range for this role is: $71,900 - $113,200

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

Required Skills

Adaptability, Chilled Water Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Electrical System Troubleshooting, HVAC Systems, Instrumentation, Interpret Electrical Drawings, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Plumbing, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Engineering, Safety Compliance, Utilities Management, Vendor Relationship Management

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

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

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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

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

Yes

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

Job Posting End Date: 11/6/2026

• A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:

R421309