Merck & Co.
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Senior Energy Engineer (WDA)
Merck & Co.
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THE OPPORTUNITY:
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Others job responsibilities of this role include:
Engineering
Lead in implementing the site’s energy conservation program and developing the site’s energy conservation policies
Lead in recommending proven energy savings program and initiatives
Manage the site energy conservation program with all stakeholders to ensure site wide consistency in energy awareness, energy conservation and active participation in our site energy conservation program
Continuously seek new energy conservation technologies with subject matter experts in Singapore, Corporation and worldwide to ensure long term sustainability in our energy conservation program and introducing innovations
Introduce in stages a computerized energy monitoring system for the site
Management of Resources
Work closely with a team comprising of engineers indirectly in implementing the site energy conservation program via a DMAIC approach
Collaborate, co-ordinate and communicate with all maintenance managers in evaluating HVAC and energy utilization of process equipment, in compliance with the site’s energy efficiency policies
Develop training program or promote energy efficiency program for the company to ensure high level of awareness by all employees in energy usage and energy efficiency in equipment operation
Management of Change Control
Lead the mindset change with promotion program, energy month program or other energy conservation activities on site to engage all employees in energy conservation and wastage reduction
Participate in selection of new equipment for new projects to ensure that selected equipment meets the green label program or equipment that are 'green' or high in energy efficiency in the market or are installed with special controls with energy efficiency features
Coordinate with procurement department to incorporate energy efficiency statement in the bidding/procurement specification for purchase of new equipment
Management of Maintenance, Utilities & Facilities
Oversee utility / process / system energy efficiency program – compilation of data, analysis of data and recommendation to stakeholders to reduce wastage or find alternative energy efficient methodology
Coordinate with maintenance and utilities managers to ensure all equipment have an effective PM or predictive program to ensure all equipment are in high energy efficiency operations
Management of Capital Plans & Projects
Lead and recommend energy efficient process, system or proven equipment to Project Engineers in their capital planning process or in their capital procurement plan
Coordinate and update global energy project planning system to maintain a good energy conservation pipeline for each year and over a 3-5 years period to ensure energy sustainability and reducing site energy consumption levels
Cost / Budget Control and Management
Develop a system and program to track new energy conservation projects, cost savings from new initiatives and prepare stretch goal for each year to reduce cost of energy for the site
Compile utility budgets and document all energy conservation measures for global and agencies reporting, where necessary to meet regulatory requirements
VC, RFT, Kaizen Program
Collaborate, co-ordinate, communicate, manage and implement energy cost savings initiatives through the site MPS system or Kaizen program
KPI, Compliance, Standards & New Technologies
Develop, tracks and manages department key performance indices and oversees reporting is in alignment to department, site and corporate requirements
Responsible for the compliance commitments related to engineering maintenance and systems
Develop, reviews and modifies new or existing site standards for maintenance and projects
Evaluate new technologies and apply them within the facility as required
EHS
Advocate for EHS improvement initiatives, and draws from industry network to implement best practices
Technical Competencies
Expert in Energy Conservation Technologies, Proven Energy Savings Program, Standards and Benchmarking.
Expert in the practical application of theoretical engineering knowledge
Expert in the development and monitoring of engineering budgets
Expert in planning of engineering and non-engineering activities in support of role
Expert in the principles and application of risk based decision
cGMP Standards
Consistently demonstrates advanced understanding of the importance of cGMP and WQS standards
Consistently demonstrates an advanced understanding of the importance of cGMP regulations related to their work and consistently develops and executes appropriate solutions
Seek opportunities to improve company cGMP standards and move company towards goal of Sustainable Compliance
Problem Solving
Demonstrate creativity, maturity and foresight in providing solutions which are highly innovative, practical for implementation and may have strategic impact
Lead cross-functional teams in the evaluation and resolution of complex problems with potential impact across business units and demonstrates ability to make rapid rational decisions under pressure
Leading Self or Others, and Department
Responsible for managing a group(s) of technical and non-technical staff
Trains/supervises and provides direction to staff
Pursue additional technical training via external seminars and industry forums
Administer the performance management process (PMP) and utilizes the results as a basis for establishing specific measurable and achievable objectives
Additional Assignment
Perform job assignments by Supervisor pertaining to equipment or system or documentation or housekeeping
Participate in EHS, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable. This can include specific duties involving in maintaining qualified status of equipment by timely application of and reporting exceptions to the GMP systems supporting the qualified state.
Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors, where applicable.
Any other tasks as and when assigned by Supervisors.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor of Engineering (prefers in the related field) or equivalent
Singapore Certified Energy Manager
Advance degree, such as Masters, would be a plus
Work experience required with 5-10years experience in pharmaceutical or related industry
Demonstrate leadership behavior in alignment with our leadership standards
Functional Competencies
Demonstrated project management expertise to execute large and/or complex projects, work in cross-functional teams to complete projects successfully within budget, schedule and quality requirements
Knowledge of applicable regulations and divisional policies/guidelines, especially equipment design, equipment qualification, preventive maintenance and calibration
Demonstrated capability in vendor service contracts management
Demonstrated knowledge of our System Life Cycle Methodology
Understands maintenance programs and requirements (reliability-centered, preventative, predictive)
Stewardship awareness, including cGMP, regulatory inspection preparation, and SHE
Demonstrated capability in the application of appropriate trouble-shooting and problem solving techniques
Effective communication skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams
Ability to coach, motivate, and lead others through change
Demonstrated business acumen, including:
Performance planning: objectives setting, metrics, action plan, reviews
Financial stewardship: cost, budget, capacity planning, spares management
Understands the site value stream and is customer focused
This is a career conversion program under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Capital Management, Data Compilation, Energy Consumption, Energy Demand Management, Energy Efficiency, GMP Compliance, Maintenance Engineering, Maintenance Management, Organizational Performance Management, Strategy Plan, Systems Engineering, Technical TrainingPreferred Skills:
Auditing, Automation Engineering, Budget Management, Business Transformation, Capital Planning, Change Management, Construction, Contract Engineering, Cost Reduction, Creativity, Energy Conservation, Energy Engineering, Energy Management, Group Problem Solving, Industry Knowledge, Initiative Activity, Leadership, Manufacturing, Prioritization, Process Planning, Project Engineering, Quality Management, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Safety PracticesCurrent Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)Relocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
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NoHazardous Material(s):
NAJob Posting End Date:
01/31/2027*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.
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