Senior Maintenance Tech: Pharma Utilities & Systems

Merck; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot utility and clean utility systems (boilers, chillers, HVAC, WFI, RO, compressed gas, waste deactivation). Rotational on-call with day shift. You will work with Manufacturing, QA, Validation, Automation, and Engineering to ensure reliable operation for vaccine production. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, SAP work orders, calibration, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience on industrial utility, facility, HVAC, refrigeration, or clean utility systems.
• Experience in GMP or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP or CMMS maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and commissioning activities on utility and clean utility equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and calibration activities in accordance with site procedures.
• Diagnose equipment failures and lead technical troubleshooting efforts to restore equipment reliability.
• Coordinate work with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional site teams.
• Maintain accurate GMP documentation and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

HVAC knowledge

GMP awareness

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Associate degree

Tools

SAP

CMMS

PLC

BAS

DCS

Siemens Apogee

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Merck in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot utility and clean utility systems (boilers, chillers, HVAC, WFI, RO, compressed gas, waste deactivation). Rotational on-call with day shift. You will work with Manufacturing, QA, Validation, Automation, and Engineering to ensure reliable operation for vaccine production. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, SAP work orders, calibration, and safety compliance.