Facility/Utilities Engineer

About the role

MSD is looking for a Facility/Utilities Engineer to join its Plant Engineering team and support the Wilson site, which includes an Energy Center, Vaccine Manufacturing Facility, Quality Labs and a Packaging facility. The role focuses on mechanical system improvements and optimizations, leading plant engineering improvement projects and productivity initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage individual contributors (professional employees) and/or contractors, and lead plant engineering improvement projects
• Contribute to the performance of the utility department, adapt its plans to resource and operational challenges, and make decisions guided by policies and procedures
• Provide technical guidance, act as a liaison between Plant Engineering and other site partners, and lead process improvement projects focused on equipment uptime, cost and process consistency
• Investigate deviations, review engineering records and GMP documentation, and implement corrective actions
• Develop training material and train others as a subject matter expert on utility systems such as USP water, HVAC and electrical distribution
• Work with operations and Lean Six Sigma teams to build reliable utility processes meeting cGMP requirements, and assist in developing new systems
• Troubleshoot utility equipment such as chillers, boilers, AHUs, PLCs, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, water systems, Square D controllers and clean steam generators, and conduct engineering tasks to maintain equipment
• Forecast resource needs, manage allocated expense budgets and resources, and consult with the next-level manager on complex issues

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or technology (other scientific fields considered with strong, relevant experience)
• 5+ years of facility/utility experience and 3+ years of industrial mechanical experience (HVAC, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, refrigeration, air compressors, air dryers, hot water skids)
• Familiarity with cGMPs and regulatory requirements
• Preferred: formal problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis, FMEA and Lean Six Sigma, and 3+ years of supervisory or project management experience

Required skills

• Utility, HVAC and refrigerant system process improvement and optimization
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, ASME and NFPA code requirements
• Preferred: BAS automation experience, deviation management, equipment qualification, and plant management software

What we offer

• Salary range of $117,000 to $184,200 depending on qualifications and experience
• Eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentives, if applicable
• A comprehensive benefits package