Job Information
Merck Electrical Reliability Engineer in West Point, Pennsylvania
Job Description
Electrical Reliability Engineer, Utilities Reliability Engineering Group
Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
Our Manufacturing Division is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that is committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.
As a member of the Engineering Maintenance & Utilities (EMU) Utilities Reliability Engineering Group, the Electrical Reliability Engineer is responsible for the electrical reliability and energy optimization within manufacturing, storage, and laboratory facilities. This position is responsible for development, documentation, and implementation of the Manufacturing Division electrical reliability strategy, Long Range Capital Planning and Project Management, maintenance strategy development and execution, and asset reliability including Root Cause Failure Analysis and Failure Mode Effect Analysis. The scope of responsibilities includes low voltage (480V) substations, motor control centers (MCC), uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), variable frequency drives (VFD), and associated equipment and loads. Specific duties include:
Lead the Manufacturing Division electrical safety program and compliance to electrical safety regulatory requirements including program enhancements, field execution, training, etc.
Lead the Manufacturing Division Electrical Safety Program including training, hazardous energy control, and compliance to regulatory/industry requirements.
Develop and execute electrical reliability strategy including procedure development, metrics, and quarterly reporting.
Evaluate systems and components and develop strategies to optimize and ensure reliability of the utility asset throughout the asset life cycle.
Interface with operations, maintenance, and central utilities for all electrical maintenance, projects, and initiatives.
Capital planning - identify capital projects, create multi-year capital plan, and serve as project manager or capital team leader for electrical projects.
Energy reduction - identify and execute energy related projects in support of site energy reduction goals.
Provide technical assistance to Engineering, Maintenance, and Utilities for electrical systems and equipment including failure analysis, corrective actions, startup/commissioning, etc.
Create procedures and reference documents for electrical systems and practices.
Approve and support modifications of systems and equipment through change control, procedural updates, and drawing updates.
Develop maintenance procedures and PMs for electrical systems and ensure timely execution.
Qualifications
Education Minimum Requirement:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical major.
Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum of four (4) years experience with reliability engineering, electrical distribution systems in manufacturing or technical support, including project management.
Demonstrated project management experience
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated oral/presentation and written communication skills across levels and departments
Demonstrated technical writing (i.e., technical communications, procedures)
Demonstrated computer skills (MS Office)
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience with electrical distribution system design or operation for GMP regulated facilities.
Working knowledge of cGMP for pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing
Certified Maintenance and Reliability professional (CMRP) or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Certification
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification
Computerized Management Maintenance Systems, SAP, ProCal, or Hexagon
Process Information (PI)
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
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Job Posting End Date:
05/6/2025
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Requisition ID: R345331