Merck
West Point, PA
Shift: Full time
Job Description Maintenance Planner- Specialist Engineering Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth operation of maintenance activities in a dynamic and innovative environment? Join our company, where we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. As a Maintenance Planner- Specialist Engineering, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our state-of-the-art facilities and supporting our mission to save and improve lives around the world. Responsibilities Assign codes to work orders. Make field inspections and determine appropriate job work scopes. Develop work plans for maintenance jobs with necessary information to allow efficient scheduling, assignment, and execution of maintenance work. Create, use, and maintain plant history and other technical files to update information in current job plans to anticipate and avoid job delays. Perform purchasing duties as required. Stage materials and special tools as required. Evaluate job feedback to improve job plans. Stay up to date with current site safety rules and regulations. Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) computer software and other computer applications to support the maintenance function. Update CMMS records and master data. Provide technical assistance as required for maintenance personnel. Prepare reports as required. Support positive safety culture. Explain and enforce all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations. Assist in audits, regulatory inspections, and training in the area of responsibility. Perform related duties as required. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders, manage work priorities based on scheduling needs, and engage the proper resources to execute a safe, effective, and efficient job for all planned Preventative, Predictive, and Corrective work orders. Provide planning support for assigned areas, which may include vaccine bulk manufacturing, filling, lyophilization, packaging, and/or support utilities including power, HVAC, steam, WFI, and controlled temperature units. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or another technical field OR equivalent industry experience within a maintenance organization. Three (3) years of manufacturing experience, technical support group, or equivalent experience. Knowledge of large industrial equipment such as fans, pumps, and air handlers and their associated components such as bearings and actuators. Strong computer skills (CMMS, Excel, etc.). Knowledge of safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work assignments. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form. Preferred Working Knowledge of cGMPs for pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing. Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional certification.
Required Skills: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Management, Detail-Oriented, Equipment Maintenance, Hazard Recognition, Interpersonal Relationships, Manufacturing Technical Support, Mechanical Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, System Upgrades, Teamwork, Technical Auditing, Technical Standards, Technical Support, Technical Training Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 - $137,400.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be ba