Senior Specialist - Sustainability

MSD UK; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

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401(k) Retirement Benefits

Paid Holidays

Job summary

MSD UK seeks a Sr Specialist, Sustainability to optimize energy use and reduce emissions across facilities. You will lead energy conservation efforts, guide project teams, and ensure alignment with LEED and PA-111 standards.

On-site role supporting diverse building systems and digital tools, with focus on KPI data stewardship and continuous improvement. The position emphasizes cross-functional coordination, technical analysis, and engagement to foster a culture of sustainability, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering or environmental field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience or equivalent in relevant area.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering energy conservation measures.
• Experience in engagement/outreach related to sustainability.
• Knowledge of engineering practices across multiple fields (chemical, mechanical, electrical, environmental, civil).

Responsibilities

• Implement energy conservation measures in supply and demand-side management for buildings and facilities.
• Coordinate with maintenance/engineering teams to optimize energy systems.
• Analyze systems to determine optimum operating conditions and diagnose energy issues.
• Educate employees on sustainability practices.
• Perform energy audits and track opportunities to completion.
• Research, test, and summarize benefits of energy efficiency and renewable concepts.
• Monitor progress of initiatives and adjust strategies as needed.
• Act as data steward for sustainability KPIs and ensure KPI effectiveness.

Skills

Energy Efficiency

General Engineering

Building Automation Systems

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Renewable Energy

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental field

Tools

Digital tools and systems

Job description

Position Description

The Sr Specialist, Sustainability provides support to optimize the operations of systems and equipment to achieve energy, emissions, and cost savings. This role works with building maintenance teams as well as utility operations team members to implement effective and innovative energy conservation measures for both supply and demand-side management strategies. The Sr Specialist, Sustainability ensures energy and emissions data is accurate across various tracking platforms, monitors usage trends and ensures action is taken to address discrepancies. The Sr Specialist, Sustainability supports project work on site as a subject matter expert in sustainability, providing guidance and assuring project teams adhere to our Company's sustainability guidelines and LEED building practices.

Responsibilities

• Works to implement effective and innovative energy conservation measures in both supply and demand-side management strategies in buildings and utility generation facilities.
• Coordinates with building maintenance and engineering teams to optimize the operations and energy use of energy systems and equipment.
• Works with team members to analyze systems and equipment to determine optimum operating conditions and diagnose issues impacting energy consumption; develops and recommends strategies to maximize operating efficiency.
• Educates employees on sustainability practices and initiatives.
• Performs outreach and engagement to foster a sustainability mindset.
• Reviews utility billing and meter data to identify opportunities for sustainability improvements.
• Performs physical and virtual energy audits and tracks opportunities identified to completion.
• Researches, tests, and summarizes benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy project concepts.
• Monitors progress of sustainability initiatives and adjusts strategies as needed.
• Acts as data steward for sustainability KPIs. Monitors KPI effectiveness.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Supports project work on site as a subject matter expert in sustainability, providing guidance and assuring project teams adhere to our Company's sustainability guidelines such as PA-111, STD-D123 and LEED building practices.
• Act as the subject matter expert for sustainability and shop floor digital tools: field questions, troubleshoots user issues, and drives adoption across UEO, supporting colleagues with a wide range of technical comfort levels and skills.
• Supports implementation of sustainability related digital tools (Clockworks, etc.).
• Learns and supports UEO financial tracking activities including monthly expense accrual activities, quarterly budget updates, bi-weekly LT dashboard reviews, and monthly capital project updates in the PM Tool.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering or environmental field or other relevant degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience or equivalent in relevant area.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering energy conservation measures.
• Experience in performing engagement and outreach activities related to sustainability.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and principles and experience in one or more of the following engineering fields: chemical, mechanical, electrical, environmental, civil.
• Experience interpreting engineering documents, evaluating construction plans, and using data to monitor and control mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform technical analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with development and deployment of digital tools and systems.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards.
• Ability to manage time independently and meet schedules and deadlines for projects.
• Ability to identify high-impact energy conservation measures and manage energy efficiency projects.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with building systems and equipment, including implementing energy efficiency measures and optimizing equipment use.
• Experience with building BAS systems and equipment
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous sustainability projects
• Ability to communicate technical and nontechnical information to various stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
• Advanced degree in an applicable environmental or engineering field or other relevant degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

Required Skills:

Energy Efficiency, General Engineering

Preferred Skills:

Building Automation Systems, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Audits, Energy Engineering, Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Technical Design Reviews, Waterfall Model

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00

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. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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