BAS Manager

Merck • Rahway, NJ

2d • $106,200 - $167,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The BAS Manager is responsible for advanced engineering, optimization, and lifecycle management of BAS systems across the Rahway campus. This role leads a team that performs complex troubleshooting, system design, and capital project execution, while driving standardization, digital integration, and long-term BAS strategy. The manager acts as a subject matter expert and provides technical leadership across BAS platforms and infrastructure.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum 8+ years of experience with building automation or industrial automation systems.
• Strong experience with HVAC systems, environmental controls, and utility infrastructure.
• Significant experience with Schneider Electric EBO.
• Experience with BAS upgrades, integrations, and capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of control systems architecture, field devices, and system networking.
• Experience with system integration technologies (e.g., OPC, BACnet, Modbus).
• Experience with data historians and analytics platforms (e.g., PI or similar).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex automation systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and management skills.
• Budget Management
• Building Automation Systems
• Commercial Property Management
• Equipment Maintenance
• GMP Compliance
• Goal-Oriented
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Maintenance Management
• Site Acquisitions
• System Integration
• Systems Troubleshooting
• Team Supervision
• Technical Training
• Utilities Management

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience with OT/IT integration and cybersecurity for BAS systems.
• Experience with commissioning/qualification and validation documentation.
• Exposure to enterprise energy management and sustainability programs.
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• US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of BAS systems.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of integrated systems, including network, server, and field-level issues.
• Develop and maintain system standards, architecture, documentation, and databases.
• Support BAS scope for capital projects including design, specifications, installation, and commissioning.
• Support system upgrades, migrations, and expansions (hardware and software).
• Drive integration with enterprise systems (e.g., historians, analytics platforms, OT/IT interfaces).
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop advanced trending, analytics, and reporting strategies to improve system performance.
• Drive energy optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Standardize naming conventions, control strategies, and system configurations.
• Serve as a BAS subject matter expert to Utilities, Facilities, IT, and Engineering teams.
• Mentor junior specialist and provide technical guidance.
• Support compliance, audits, and documentation requirements.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED