Specialist Engineering
Merck
Summary
As a member of the Utility Energy Operations Electrical and Control Systems Department, this role focuses on supporting the department as a technical resource for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of standby generators owned and operated by the department. This role partners closely with Global Safety and the Environment (GSE) to ensure air emissions compliance and continuous audit readiness. This position will also support electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of the low and medium voltage systems and may occasionally be asked to cover off-shift operations.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all standby generator corrective and preventive maintenance, testing, and environmental compliance.
- Oversees the service provider performing testing and maintenance actions, supervises repairs.
- Manages budget and provides input for both operating expense budget and capital investments.
- Provides generator data to GSE for site air emissions PADEP Title V compliance requirements and submittal.
- Is the site subject matter expert for generator compliance for Title V support and agency audits.
Education
Accredited engineering degree, formal training in an electrical trade, or equivalent industrial electrical experience.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience with industrial electrical systems, standby generators, power generation, or electrical distribution equipment
- Strong organizational skills.
- Technical problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to handle and prioritize many simultaneous assignments and quickly adapt to changes in business priorities.
- Ability to quickly address issues and develop solutions to minimize compliance risk and improve utility and facility reliability.
- Applied professional work experience which demonstrates knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, safety, and regulatory and code compliance.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- 5+ years of experience with industrial electrical systems, standby generators, power generation, or electrical distribution equipment.
- Experience in Emissions Monitoring Systems and EPA/PADEP regulations.
- Experience in working in a collective bargaining unit based environment.
- Experience managing budgets.
- Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards including NFPA 70, 70E, 110.
- Relevant professional experience supporting pharmaceutical industry, including manufacturing, research labs, pilot plant and utilities operations.
Requirements
- Accredited engineering degree, formal training in an electrical trade, or equivalent industrial electrical experience
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience with industrial electrical systems, standby generators, power generation, or electrical distribution equipment
- Strong organizational skills
- Technical problem-solving abilities
- Ability to handle and prioritize many simultaneous assignments and quickly adapt to changes in business priorities
- Ability to quickly address issues and develop solutions to minimize compliance risk and improve utility and facility reliability
- Applied professional work experience which demonstrates knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, safety, and regulatory and code compliance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate Leave
- Sick Days
Company overview
Merck & Co., Inc., known as Merck in the United States and Canada and MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) internationally, is a premier American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey. Founded in 1891 as the U.S. subsidiary of the German Merck Group, the company became independent following World War I and has since grown into one of the world's largest biomedical companies, ranking fourth globally by revenue. Merck operates across three core business segments: pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and animal health products. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking research and development, having brought numerous life-saving medicines to market including Keytruda (pembrolizumab), a leading immunotherapy for cancer treatment that generated $29.5 billion in 2024 revenue, and Gardasil, a revolutionary HPV vaccine. With approximately 75,000 employees worldwide, Merck maintains a robust pipeline of innovative therapies focused on oncology, vaccines, hospital acute care, cardiology, neuroscience, virology, immunology, and diabetes. The company invests heavily in R&D, spending $17.9 billion in 2024 alone, demonstrating its commitment to advancing scientific discovery. Merck's legacy spans over 130 years of bringing hope to humanity through important medicines and vaccines, operating with a purpose to use leading-edge science to save and improve lives globally while fostering an inclusive workforce and responsible business practices.