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Merck Sharp Dohme

Rahway, NJ (In Person)

$93,205 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Job Description

Job Description Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!
  • Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer, observes and operates all outside utilities distribution systems, and auxiliary equipment in order to provide adequate services to all sections of the site
  • Is responsible for the operation and monitoring of the turbo
  • generators, auxiliary equipment associated with same, including turbine room switchgear
  • Operates all water conditioning equipment associated with the power plant including reverse osmosis units, deionizers, polishers, filters, U.V. system, ozone systems and site process cooling water systems
  • This position will require the testing, treatment, and adjustments to the heater, boilers, cooling towers, Deionized (DI) water, Reverse Osmosis (RO) water for proper chemistry
  • Under the supervision of the Watch Engineer observes and operates 900#, 135# steam boilers, steam turbines and their auxiliaries.
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of boilers, piping, and auxiliaries and have a practical knowledge of the control instruments
  • The position will require the testing, treatment and adjustments to the heater and boilers for proper chemistry
  • 8 hour Rotating Shift Work 6AM-2PM, 2PM-10PM, 10PM-6AM
  • Works from verbal and written instructions, governed by special operating procedures received from the Watch Engineer. Otherwise works from standard operating procedures
  • Exchanges operating information from previous shift and relays it on to relieving shift
  • Works under the supervision of Watch Engineer, who has the responsibility of spot checking these positions during each shift
  • Trains persons assigned to them for qualifications or advancement to a higher classification
  • Must practice proper Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and documentation requirements
License Requirements:
NJ Blue Seal (1-C) 3rd
Class Engineer License or Higher Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education Requirement:
High School Diploma /GED Required experience and skills:
  • New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineers (1-C) license.
  • Previous powerplant operating experience.
  • Ability, fitness, and skill.
Shift/Schedule:
Successful candidate must be able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule Compensation range is $39.72 to $49.90 #
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable Shift:
1st
  • Day, 2nd
  • Evening, 3rd
Night Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s): n/a
Job Posting End Date:
06/1/2026
  • A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date.
Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:
R398108

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