Assoc. Dir., Engineering

Merck & Co.•Rahway, NJ

104d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will primarily be responsible for ensuring reliability and efficiency of site operations through data analytics. This role will assess current state analytics and collaborate with COE's to develop a digital strategy for Rahway and support the regional portfolio. This role will develop a plan to utilize data visualization, data analysis, data monitoring and data modeling to enable better business decisions. Through analysis of equipment history, process data, operating procedures and Failure Modes Effect Analysis and many other data streams, the incumbent will integrate statistical data into visual dashboards information into insight and business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science technology, automation, mathematics, or statistical analysis with at least 3 years of relevant experience in automation, data analysis, or a related field.
Experience developing and maintaining Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS), including Historian, OPC Servers, IO devices, and Smart Devices.
Aptitude with Digital Transformation, Equipment Analytics, Process/Equipment Trending, Dashboards, and managing KPI's & Metrics.
Proven ability to lead projects, developing teams, and building team self-sufficiency.
3 years of experience leading multiple large-scale automation initiatives, including data management and data governance.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, handling and prioritizing many simultaneous assignments.
Demonstrated skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, technical problem-solving, and building partnerships.
Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in using the following systems and applications: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Allen Bradley, Siemen, HMI's, Historians, OPC Servers, OSI PI, Process analytics & Reliability trending SAP, Maximo, and MATLAB.
Operational or Maintenance experience in Facility or Utility Systems

Responsibilities

Interfaces with internal and external groups, gains consensus and contributes to reliable and effective teamwork.
Data interpretation through statistical techniques
Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
Develop and maintain Site Facility Energy Regression models.
Work with Operations and Maintenance teams to develop Data Visualization applications to improve their performance and responses.
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
Aid Operations in identifying and managing asset reliability risks and could impact utility and facility operations.
Monitor the performance of maintenance metrics, investigate variance from targets and implement action items to improve performance.
Apply technical skills and ingenuity to correct equipment and system problems that result in downtime or consume excessive maintenance resources or energy.
Support Life Cycle Asset Management to utility and facility system owners.
Develop with PM team maintenance and asset costs to support business decisions regarding repair vs. replacement.