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This role focuses on system reliability, troubleshooting, and execution of projects supporting HVAC systems.\nThe position supports day-to-day BAS operations, assists with system upgrades, and contributes continuous improvement initiatives for safety, reliability, efficiency, and standardization.\nKey Responsibilities:\nBAS System Support\nSupport operation and maintenance of BAS platforms, including monitoring system performance.\nTroubleshoot BAS issues across hardware, software, network, and field devices.\nPerform routine system checks, backups, and updates to ensure reliability.\nDevelop and maintain accurate system documentation, databases, and site guidelines.\nEngineering & Project Execution\nSupport design and implementation of BAS installations, modifications and upgrades.\nAssist with commissioning activities for new or modified systems.\nWork with vendors and contractors to execute scoped project work.\nEnsure work aligns with standards, safety, and compliance requirements.\nOperations & Collaboration\nPartner with Utilities, Maintenance, and Facilities teams to resolve system issues.\nSupport preventive and corrective maintenance activities.\nProvide input on system improvements and operational efficiencies.\nContinuous Improvement\nAssist with system optimization, trending, and reporting.\nIdentify and support implementation of energy savings opportunities.\nRequired Education, Skills & Experience:\nHigh School diploma or GED with 4 years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) with equivalent experience.\nMinimum 2-4 years of experience with building automation or control systems.\nExperience with HVAC systems, controls, and field instrumentation.\nKnowledge of control systems components (sensors, actuators, dampers, valves).\nExperience troubleshooting automation systems and supporting maintenance activities.\nBasic understanding of networked control systems and system integration concepts.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience in pharmaceutical or regulated environments.\nExperience with BAS platforms; Schneider Electric EBO experience highly desired.\nExposure to data trending, historians, or analytics platforms (e.g., PI, OPC).\nFamiliarity with commissioning and startup activities.\nUnderstanding of energy management and sustainability practices.\nRequired Skills:\nAdaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Automation Systems, Bioprocessing, Building Automation, Building Automation Systems, cGMP Compliance, Change Control Processes, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Corrective Maintenance, Data Analysis, Data Trends, Detail-Oriented, Electrical Systems, Energy Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Energy Reduction, Energy Saving Programs, Engineering Principle, Field Instruments, HVAC Engineering, HVAC Systems, Maintenance Operations, Maintenance Supervision {+ 9 more}Preferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:\nOur 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.\nAs 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. Asa 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:\nEEOC Know Your Rights\nEEOC GINA Supplement\nWe 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.\nLearn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts\nThe primary location for this posting is:\nUSA - New Jersey - RahwayWhere required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.\nThe salary range for the primary location of this role is:\n$87,300.00 - $137,400.00This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.\nAdditional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.\nAdditional location(s) Compensation Information:\nSan Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & 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. 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