Power Plant - Operating Engineer I
MSD
Summary
Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer, observes and operates all outside utilities distribution systems and auxiliary equipment to provide adequate services to all sections of the site.
Job description
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer, observes and operates all outside utilities distribution systems and auxiliary equipment to provide adequate services to all sections of the site.
- Operate and monitor turbo-generators and associated auxiliary equipment, including turbine room switchgear
- Operate all water conditioning equipment associated with the power plant, including reverse osmosis units, deionizers, polishers, filters, UV system, ozone systems, and site process cooling water systems
- Test, treat, and adjust heater, boilers, cooling towers, deionized (DI) water, and reverse osmosis (RO) water for proper chemistry
- Observe and operate 900# and 135# steam boilers, steam turbines, and their auxiliaries
- Work from verbal and written instructions and standard operating procedures
- Exchange operating information between shifts
- Train persons assigned for qualifications or advancement
- Practice proper Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements
Shift/Schedule
8 hour rotating shift: 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM, 10PM-6AM. Successful candidate must be able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule.
Requirements
- New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineer (1-C) license or higher
- Previous power plant operating experience
- High School Diploma / GED
- Ability and willingness to work a rotating shift schedule
- Thorough knowledge of boilers, piping, and auxiliaries
- Practical knowledge of control instruments
Company overview
MSD, known as Merck Sharp & Dohme outside the United States and Canada, is a global research-intensive biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891, the company has established itself as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations with a rich history spanning over 130 years. MSD operates as the international division of Merck & Co., Inc., focusing on the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and animal health products. The company's extensive portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments in oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, diabetes, and vaccines, with notable products such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for cancer immunotherapy, Gardasil for HPV prevention, and Januvia for diabetes management. MSD maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in scientific innovation to address unmet medical needs worldwide. With approximately 75,000 employees globally, the company operates through four main segments: pharmaceuticals, animal health, healthcare services, and strategic alliances. MSD's mission centers on using leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world, guided by the principle that medicine is for people, not profits.