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If so, then this is the opportunity for you!\nUnder the supervision of a Senior Specialist or Associate Director, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for the efficient and effective planning of maintenance work activities. The planning organization is a centralized function where planners are assigned to support all crafts (HVAC, IT, Elec, Millwright, Pipefitter, Stationary Engineer) in one or more maintenance shops. The Planner provides planning support for assigned area, which may include vaccine bulk manufacturing, filling, lyophilization, packaging, and/or support utilities including power, HVAC, steam, WFI and controlled temperature units. The planner will work collaboratively with all stakeholders, manage work priorities based on scheduling needs, & engage the proper resources to execute a safe, effective and efficient job for all planned Preventative, Predictive, and Corrective work orders.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nAssign codes to work orders.\nMake field inspections and determine appropriate job work scopes.\nDevelop work plans for maintenance jobs with the necessary information to allow efficient scheduling, assignment, and execution of maintenance work.\nCreate, use, and maintain plant history and other technical files to update information in current job plans to anticipate and avoid job delays.\nPerform purchasing duties.\nStage materials and special tools.\nEvaluate job feedback to improve job plans.\nStay up to date with current site safety rules and regulations.\nUtilize CMMS computer software and other computer applications to support the maintenance function.\nUpdate CMMS records and master data.\nProvide technical assistance for maintenance personnel.\nPrepare reports.\nPromotes positive safety culture.\nExplains and enforces all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations.\nAssist in audits, regulatory inspections and training.\nPerform related duties.\nEducation Minimum:\nB.S. Degree in Science, Engineering, or another technical field OR\nEquivalent industry experience within a maintenance organization.\nRequired Experience and Skills:\nThree (3) years of manufacturing experience or technical support group\nKnowledge of large industrial equipment such as fans, pumps, and air handlers and their associated components such as bearings and actuators.\nStrong computer skills (CMMS, Excel, etc.)\nKnowledge of safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work assignments.\nAbility to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.\nPreferred Experience and Skills:\nWorking Knowledge of cGMPs for pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing\nCMRP certification desired.\nVETJOBS\nMSJR\nRequired Skills:\nComputerized 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 TrainingPreferred 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 - Pennsylvania - West PointWhere 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. 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.\nEmployee Status:\nRegularRelocation:\nNo relocationVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\nNo Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:\nNot ApplicableShift:\n1st - DayValid Driving License:\nNoHazardous Material(s):\nn/aJob Posting End Date:\n10/16/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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