Power Plant - Operating Engineer I

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Powerplant/Watch Engineer to observe and operate all utilities distribution systems and turbo-generators across the site.

You will monitor boilers, water treatment equipment, and associated auxiliaries, ensuring proper chemistry and safe operation under supervision. Responsibilities include operating turbine room switchgear, testing boiler chemistry, and maintaining cGMP documentation while working a rotating 8-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineers (1-C) license is required.
• Previous powerplant operating experience is required.
• Ability, fitness, and skill are essential.

Responsabilités

• Observe and operate outside utilities distribution systems to provide services site-wide.
• Operate turbine generators and turbine room switchgear.
• Manage water conditioning equipment including RO, deionizers, polishers, filters, UV and ozone systems.
• Test and adjust heater and boiler chemistry for proper operation.
• Maintain 900#, 135# steam boilers and auxiliaries under supervision.
• Follow cGMP and documentation requirements.

Connaissances

Powerplant experience

Physical fitness

Ability

Formation

High School Diploma /GED

Description du poste

Job Description

• 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.
• Compensation range is $39.72 to $49.90

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Employee Status:

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Job Posting End Date:

11/30/2026

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