Site Superintendent

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Site Superintendent to oversee campus utilities and facility operations on a 24/7 rotating schedule. You will lead frontline response, coordinate with maintenance and engineering, and ensure GMP and safety standards are maintained.

The role requires 5+ years in facilities or plant operations with strong HVAC and BAS knowledge, a focus on safety, and the ability to manage shift teams and communications across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of experience in facilities, utilities, or plant operations.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and building automation systems (BAS).
• Experience in emergency response.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support operation of campus building automation and critical utility systems.
• Respond to alarms, system deviations, and equipment issues in real time.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams for issue resolution.
• Ensure systems operate within defined performance and compliance parameters.
• Serve as first responder for site events.
• Initiate responses and escalations by site procedures and processes.
• Monitor and operate automation systems.
• Identify abnormal trends and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure timely documentation and communication of events and system status.
• Support shift reports, and operational metrics tracking.
• Lead and direct shift personnel, contractors, and support staff.
• Ensure proper shift handoffs and communication of critical information.
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and “safe by choice” behaviors.
• Provide real-time decision-making during off-hours and emergency situations.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support audits, inspections, and documentation requirements.
• Drive a strong safety culture and incident prevention mindset.

Skills

Adaptability

cGMP Compliance

CMMS

Decision Making

Electromechanical Troubleshooting

Facility Operations

HVAC Systems

Inventory Management

Maintenance Management

Operational Efficiency

People Leadership

Production Scheduling

Safety Compliance

Technical Support

Training and Development

Education

High school diploma or technical degree (engineering or related field preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

BAS/HVAC control systems

Job description

Job Description

Our Company is a global biopharmaceutical leader with a varied portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines, and animal health products. We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop, and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.

The vision for the Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) organization is to improve patient’s lives by providing world-class facility services & solutions that enable innovative research, medicines, & vaccines. We deliver critical building and site services, including facility management, emergency response, utilities (including electricity and water), and real estate strategy that provides a positive workplace experience to enable employees to perform their best work. The future of work and needs of the workplace are constantly changing so we are also seeking to re-imagine and continuously improve our operations and supporting business processes for our valued colleagues across our Company.

Position Summary

The Site Superintendent is responsible for overseeing site operations. This role ensures safe, compliant, and reliable utility and facility operations during assigned shifts, while leading frontline response and coordination activities. This position schedule is a rotating shift support 24/7 operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and support operation of campus building automation and critical utility systems
• Respond to alarms, system deviations, and equipment issues in real time.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams for issue resolution.
• Ensure systems operate within defined performance and compliance parameters.
• Serve as first responder for site events.
• Initiate responses and escalations by site procedures and processes.
• Monitor and Operate automation systems.
• Identify abnormal trends and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure timely documentation and communication of events and system status.
• Support shift reports, and operational metrics tracking.
• Lead and direct shift personnel, contractors, and support staff.
• Ensure proper shift handoffs and communication of critical information.
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and “safe by choice” behaviors.
• Provide real-time decision-making during off-hours and emergency situations.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support audits, inspections, and documentation requirements.
• Drive a strong safety culture and incident prevention mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical degree required (engineering or related field preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in facilities, utilities, or plant operations
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and building automation systems (BAS)
• Experience in emergency response
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Preferred

• New Jersey Boiler License
• New Jersey Fire Inspector License
• New Jersey Wastewater License

Required Skills

Adaptability, cGMP Compliance, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Decision Making, Electromechanical Troubleshooting, Facility Operations, HVAC Systems, Inventory Management, Maintenance Management, Operational Efficiency, People Leadership, Production Scheduling, Safety Compliance, Technical Support, Training and Development

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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Primary location for this posting is:

USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Salary range

$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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.

Additional location(s):

Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day, 2nd - Evening, 3rd - Night

Valid Driving License

Yes

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

11/6/2026

• A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID

R423046

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