Power Plant - Operating Engineer I

MSD; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Watch Engineer to observe and operate powerplant utilities, turbines, and associated equipment. The role includes maintaining water treatment systems and ensuring proper chemistry, with responsibilities across boilers and RO/DI water systems.

The position requires a NJ Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineer License or higher and prior powerplant experience. It involves 8-hour rotating shifts and adherence to cGMP and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensed NJ Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineer or higher required.
• Previous powerplant operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and operate outside utilities distribution systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Operate boilers, turbines, and associated switchgear.
• Test and treat water (DI/RO) and maintain proper chemistry.
• Follow cGMP/documentation and shift handovers.

Skills

Power plant operation

Control instruments

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Boiler controls

Turbine room equipment

Job description

Job Description Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer, observes and operates all outside utilities distribution systems, and auxiliary equipment in order to provide adequate services to all sections of the site. Is responsible for the operation and monitoring of the turbo- generators, auxiliary equipment associated with same, including turbine room switchgear. Operates all water conditioning equipment associated with the power plant including reverse osmosis units, deionizers, polishers, filters, U.V. system, ozone systems and site process cooling water systems. This position will require the testing, treatment, and adjustments to the heater, boilers, cooling towers, Deionized (DI) water, Reverse Osmosis (RO) water for proper chemistry. Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer observes and operates 900#, 135# steam boilers, steam turbines and their auxiliaries. Must have a thorough knowledge of boilers, piping, and auxiliaries and have a practical knowledge of the control instruments. The position will require the testing, treatment and adjustments to the heater and boilers for proper chemistry.

8 hour Rotating Shift Work 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM, 10PM-6AM.

Works from verbal and written instructions, governed by special operating procedures received from the Watch Engineer. Otherwise works from standard operating procedures. Exchanges operating information from previous shift and relays it on to relieving shift. Works under the supervision of Watch Engineer, who has the responsibility of spot checking these positions during each shift. Trains persons assigned to them for qualifications or advancement to a higher classification. Must practice proper Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements.

License Requirements: NJ Blue Seal (1-C) 3rd Class Engineer License or Higher. Position Qualifications: Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma /GED. Required experience and skills: New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineers (1-C) license. Previous powerplant operating experience. Ability, fitness, and skill. Shift/Schedule: Successful candidate must be able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Compensation range is $39.72 to $49.90 #MSJR VETJOBS WE24.

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