Power Plant - Operating Engineer I

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

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Power Plant Operator to observe and operate the site’s outside utilities distribution systems and auxiliary equipment. The role involves monitoring turbo-generators, associated switchgear, and water conditioning equipment to ensure reliable services for all site sections.

The candidate must hold a New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineer license (1-C) or higher and have prior powerplant operating experience.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineer license is required.
• Previous powerplant operating experience is required.
• Ability, fitness, and skill are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor outside utilities distribution systems to provide site services.
• Operate turbo-generators and turbine room switchgear and auxiliaries.
• Manage water conditioning equipment including RO, DI, polishers, filters, UV, ozone.
• Test, treat and adjust heater, boilers, and cooling towers for proper chemistry.
• Follow standard operating procedures and document activities (cGMP).
• Train personnel for qualifications or advancement.

Skills

Power plant operation

Shift flexibility

cGMP documentation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

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

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

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Employee Status

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Job Posting End Date

11/30/2026

Requisition ID

R423971