Merck
Senior Specialist Sustainability & Utility Engineer
Merck, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Senior Specialist Sustainability & Utility Engineer
Merck invites qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Specialist Sustainability & Utility Engineer position at our Durham, NC site. This role provides technical support to our energy and utility systems across multiple facilities.
Location and Compensation Durham, NC.
Salary range: $114,700 – $180,500 annually. Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
Responsibilities
Lead investigations of electrical system excursions and provide input to deviation investigation processes, including root‑cause determination and corrective action recommendations.
Design and implement engineering maintenance, system improvements, and optimizations, providing hands‑on troubleshooting support.
Manage the sustainability portfolio, including regulatory compliance, Net Zero program strategy, business case development, and execution plans.
Perform ongoing monitoring of utility systems, ensuring performance targets and emissions reductions are achieved.
Coordinate and lead cross‑functional teams, including plant engineering, site partners, external vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Develop and update SOPs, maintenance plans, documentation, and training materials.
Participate in shutdown schedules, capital projects, and GMP cleaning activities.
Apply process‑improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, FMEA, etc.) to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or related field.
Minimum of five years in production, calibration, or maintenance environments.
Strong planning, scheduling, and time‑management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Experience with SAP plant maintenance and procurement systems.
Proficiency in root‑cause analysis, FMEA, and Lean Six Sigma tools.
Knowledge of utilities generation equipment (boilers, chillers, pumps, HVAC, utility distribution) and cGMP requirements.
Familiarity with CMMS and automation/MES systems.
Professional Engineer licensing (preferred). Green Belt/Black Belt certification (preferred).
Preferred Experience and Skills
Sustainability subject‑matter expertise and related certifications.
Experience managing a program portfolio with strategic initiatives.
Project management experience including change control and equipment qualification.
Methodology knowledge for predictive/condition‑based maintenance (RCM, PdM).
Experience in environmental, health, and safety program implementation.
Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC resources.
Job Posting End Date 01/09/2026. Apply before the end date; applications accepted until 11:59 PM the day before the posting end date.
Contact Information Apply through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en or the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee. The application deadline is stated on the posting.
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Location and Compensation Durham, NC.
Salary range: $114,700 – $180,500 annually. Eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
Responsibilities
Lead investigations of electrical system excursions and provide input to deviation investigation processes, including root‑cause determination and corrective action recommendations.
Design and implement engineering maintenance, system improvements, and optimizations, providing hands‑on troubleshooting support.
Manage the sustainability portfolio, including regulatory compliance, Net Zero program strategy, business case development, and execution plans.
Perform ongoing monitoring of utility systems, ensuring performance targets and emissions reductions are achieved.
Coordinate and lead cross‑functional teams, including plant engineering, site partners, external vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Develop and update SOPs, maintenance plans, documentation, and training materials.
Participate in shutdown schedules, capital projects, and GMP cleaning activities.
Apply process‑improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, FMEA, etc.) to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or related field.
Minimum of five years in production, calibration, or maintenance environments.
Strong planning, scheduling, and time‑management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Experience with SAP plant maintenance and procurement systems.
Proficiency in root‑cause analysis, FMEA, and Lean Six Sigma tools.
Knowledge of utilities generation equipment (boilers, chillers, pumps, HVAC, utility distribution) and cGMP requirements.
Familiarity with CMMS and automation/MES systems.
Professional Engineer licensing (preferred). Green Belt/Black Belt certification (preferred).
Preferred Experience and Skills
Sustainability subject‑matter expertise and related certifications.
Experience managing a program portfolio with strategic initiatives.
Project management experience including change control and equipment qualification.
Methodology knowledge for predictive/condition‑based maintenance (RCM, PdM).
Experience in environmental, health, and safety program implementation.
Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC resources.
Job Posting End Date 01/09/2026. Apply before the end date; applications accepted until 11:59 PM the day before the posting end date.
Contact Information Apply through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en or the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee. The application deadline is stated on the posting.
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