Sr. Tech, Maintenance

Merck & Co. • Eno Valley, NC

254d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Tech, Engineering is a member of the Engineering team providing technical support to the manufacturing site. The site includes clean utilities, facilities equipment, manufacturing production equipment, quality labs and a warehouse. The candidate will support the installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting of utility and Clean utility equipment such as boilers, chillers, Cooling towers, air compressors, waste deactivation systems, HVAC, clean steam, WFI. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) plans as requested. Responsible for SAP transactions, validation testing support, supporting root cause investigations and change control activities. Actively supports, participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with operations, quality, automation, technology, and other groups as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 3 years of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems).
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office, PLCs, and CMMS Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and work on platforms and equipment above floor level.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation.
• SAP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems.
• cGMP experience in a sterile, bulk or finished pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience authoring PM/calibration job plans and management of spare parts.
• Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC's, Siemens Apogee BAS.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks and troubleshoot complex process systems including utility and clean utility equipment.
• Assist with execution of calibration, automation, validation and additional testing as required.
• Develop and execute engineering change requests (ECRs) as necessary.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational problems; collaborate with peers to resolve inter-related issues.
• Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment.
• Interface with other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of equipment/utility systems.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during tours and provide necessary training for system maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED