Senior Safety and Maintenance Engineer

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Wilson, NC

114d • $114,700 - $180,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Safety and Maintenance Engineer is part of a cross functional team of engineers at the Wilson, NC site and is responsible for supporting safety and maintenance related department activities and initiatives. The Senior Safety and Maintenance Engineer will manage the site safety contractor management program, evaluate and revise site safety programs, complete permits for high-risk work permits, and assist in the coordination/management of facility/utility related projects. Collaborates with others to support equipment reliability and maintenance initiatives including determining root cause analysis of failures as requested. Incumbent will also manage small capital and expense projects supporting utility, facility, and packaging operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferred in Engineering or Technology disciplines.
• A minimum of six (6) years experience directly related to the application of safety duties.
• A minimum of three (3) years of maintenance and project management experience.
• A minimum of three years working within a cGDP environment for pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing.
• Experience managing small capital projects.
• Familiar with federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures, including OSHA and NFPA safety standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to investigate and analyze information and make recommendations for improvement.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong communication, team, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Formal problem-solving skills, such as root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and/or Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Demonstrated experience of interacting with safety and/or regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of site-wide high-risk work safety programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fire protection, and other OSHA safety compliance programs.
• Leads the Maintenance and Utilities department regarding safety protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of staff as well as regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including OSHA and EPA.
• Performs a periodic review of site safety programs and recommends revisions as necessary.
• Manages the site safety contractor management program to ensure compliance with all site programs.
• Manages small capital projects (i.e. justifications, facility impact documentation, project scope documentation, etc.).
• Collaborates with others to identify and prioritize department tasks, assist with troubleshooting equipment issues, managing safety and reliability projects, and communicating status of mitigating actions.
• Conducts routine and follow-up environmental health, safety and hazard inspections of site facilities.
• Performs safety inspections to ensure site and department compliance with OSHA and NFPA safety standards.
• Provides technical expertise and consultation on hazard recognition and control, risk management and behavioral modification.
• Complies with Federal, State and local safety standards on site safety procedures and permitting systems.
• Assists with the general upkeep and maintenance of buildings to ensure that they meet health and safety standards.
• Provides guidance to engineering support teams for site high risk work and contractor management requirements.
• Communicates technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Compiles and reviews data to develop equipment and/or utility specific action plans and reports for critical assets.
• Develops, implements, updates, and enforces safety programs and protocols.
• Develops and promotes corrective actions associated with safety related events/investigations.
• Participates in safety and regulatory audits.
• Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Performs miscellaneous jobs as the position requires.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree