Power Plant - Operating Engineer

Merck • Rahway, NJ

3d

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!
Power Plant Operating Engineer
Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer, observes and operates all outside utilities distribution systems, and auxiliary equipment in order to provide adequate services to all sections of the site
Is responsible for the operation and monitoring of the turbo- generators, auxiliary equipment associated with same, including turbine room switchgear
Operates all water conditioning equipment associated with the power plant including reverse osmosis units, deionizers, polishers, filters, U.V. system, ozone systems and site process cooling water systems
This position will require the testing, treatment, and adjustments to the heater, boilers, cooling towers, Deionized (DI) water, Reverse Osmosis (RO) water for proper chemistry
Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer observes and operates 900#, 135# steam boilers, steam turbines and their auxiliaries.
Must have a thorough knowledge of boilers, piping, and auxiliaries and have a practical knowledge of the control instruments
The position will require the testing, treatment and adjustments to the heater and boilers for proper chemistry
8 hour Rotating Shift Work 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM, 10PM-6AM
Works from verbal and written instructions, governed by special operating procedures received from the Watch Engineer. Otherwise works from standard operating procedures
Exchanges operating information from previous shift and relays it on to relieving shift
Works under the supervision of Watch Engineer, who has the responsibility of spot checking these positions during each shift
Trains persons assigned to them for qualifications or advancement to a higher classification
Must practice proper Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements

Requirements

• NJ Blue Seal (1-C) 3rd Class Engineer License or Higher
• New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineers (1-C) license.
• Previous powerplant operating experience.
• Ability, fitness, and skill.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of boilers, piping, and auxiliaries and have a practical knowledge of the control instruments
• High School Diploma /GED

Responsibilities

• Observes and operates all outside utilities distribution systems, and auxiliary equipment
• Operation and monitoring of the turbo- generators, auxiliary equipment associated with same, including turbine room switchgear
• Operates all water conditioning equipment associated with the power plant including reverse osmosis units, deionizers, polishers, filters, U.V. system, ozone systems and site process cooling water systems
• Testing, treatment, and adjustments to the heater, boilers, cooling towers, Deionized (DI) water, Reverse Osmosis (RO) water for proper chemistry
• Observes and operates 900#, 135# steam boilers, steam turbines and their auxiliaries
• Testing, treatment and adjustments to the heater and boilers for proper chemistry
• Exchanges operating information from previous shift and relays it on to relieving shift
• Trains persons assigned to them for qualifications or advancement to a higher classification
• Practice proper Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements

What This Job Offers

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