Tech, Maintenance

Merck; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Durham, NC seeks an Energy Center Technician to maintain and monitor energy center equipment across the site. You will support energy systems, perform preventative tasks, and document activities to ensure continuous operation.

The role requires experience with energy center maintenance, ability to read P&IDs and electrical prints, and flexibility for 5-2-2-5 rotations with day-to-night shifts. A technical degree or diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years energy center maintenance experience
• 2-year technical degree with 2 years energy center maintenance experience
• Read electrical prints, P&IDs and control loops
• Must be able to document maintenance activities

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain energy center equipment (chillers, compressors, boilers, etc.).
• Perform preventive maintenance and document findings using CMMS.
• Support GMP compliance and plant engineering through accurate records.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Pneumatics

Industrial troubleshooting

P&ID reading

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years energy center maintenance experience

2-year technical degree with 2 years energy center maintenance experience

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Our company is a global health care leader with a portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

We currently have an Energy Center Technician position available at our Vaccine Manufacturing Facility in Durham, NC.

The Energy Center Technician will be responsible for energy center maintenance support and alarm monitoring.

The Technician will maintain all Energy Center equipment located throughout the entire site and take appropriate action to correct Plant Engineering maintenance problems.

The Technician will also be responsible for supporting departmental vision that provides for continuous improvement in all aspects of the operation.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Operate and maintain all Energy Center Equipment, which includes but not limited to chillers, air compressors, boilers, waste water treatment, potable water, etc.
• Knowledge of PM and PDM techniques Vibration Analysis and Ultrasonic detection.
• Sets up, adjusts, repairs, and maintains Energy Center equipment
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on Energy Center equipment.
• Prepares technical documentation (PMs, Correctives, & validation procedures) on as needed basis
• Provides technical specifications and information to Quality, Manufacturing, Process-Project Engineers, and other Manufacturing Division's requestors
• Maintains Utility equipment by developing/performing PM's, installing new equipment, completing validation protocols, documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) and other duties as requested by the Maintenance Coach.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections and prepares inspection reports concerning operation of equipment and mechanical condition of equipment.
• Responsible for participating in new equipment installations by interfacing with equipment vendors and recommending spare parts, selecting lubrication processes and assisting process project engineers. Performing initial de-bug and redesign operations to make equipment operable.
• Responsible for performing assignments in conformance with appropriate Regulatory (GMP's) and department Standard Operating Procedures which assure the quality of our products.

This is a rotating shift position,5 2 2 5 rotation, hours of work are 6:00 to 6:00 rotating from days to nights every 3 months.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and Two (2) years energy center maintenance experience with a focus on energy center systems, troubleshooting & repair within a manufacturing environment

OR

• 2-year technical degree and 2 years energy center maintenance experience with a focus on industrial utility systems management/troubleshooting & repair within a manufacturing environment

Required

• Proficient in the use and knowledge of PCs (Hardware & Software), word processing, spreadsheet applications, and Microsoft Windows platforms
• Must be able to read electrical prints, P&ID's, and understand P&ID control loops
• Extensive industrial electrical experience involving utility systems, with a strong knowledge of steam generation systems, air compressors, chillers, potable water systems, Building Automation Systems, waste water systems and HVAC systems
• Must have experience documenting maintenance and repair activities
• Must be able to function in a team-based empowered culture
• Must possess the ability to work independently and effectively with peers, and display strong interpersonal and organizational skill
• The ability to work overtime that includes weekend, holiday, evening and nights

Preferred

• Universal Refrigerant License

The Salary Range For This Role Is

$57,900 - $91,200

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.

Required Skills

• Build Automation, Build Automation, Building Automation Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Literacy, Data Analysis Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Maintenance, Equipment Reliability Improvement, Equipment Troubleshooting, Field Failure Analysis, Global Health, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Management Process, Manufacturing Environments, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Pneumatics, Preventive Maintenance, Process Engineering, Production Scheduling, Quality Standards, Steam Generators, Technical Reporting {+ 2 more}

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.

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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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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

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Job Posting End Date

09/8/2026

Requisition ID

R411831