Executive Director, Engineering, Utilities and Technical Services
Merck · West Point, PA
Corporate & BusinessFull-time$232k–$365kCompany career page
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Role summary
Executive Director leading engineering, utilities, and technical services for a major pharmaceutical manufacturing campus. Directs approximately 240 employees and manages a $300M+ operational and capital budget while ensuring infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, and sustainability goals.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or related technical discipline
- Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Engineering/Science)
- 10+ years progressive leadership in utility, engineering, or facilities operations in regulated industries
- Demonstrated experience managing $100M+ budgets with large-scale program execution
- Extensive experience leading unionized workforces and contractor partnerships
- Deep knowledge of utilities, building management systems, OSHA, NFPA, and cGMP standards
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and executive presence
What you'll be doing
- Direct strategic operations of engineering, utilities, and technical services ensuring safety and compliance
- Maintain critical campus utility generation and distribution with redundancy and contingency protocols
- Manage $300M+ annual expense and capital budget with fiscal accountability
- Lead site Utility Master Plan and Life Cycle Asset Management program for long-term asset health
- Define and execute carbon reduction and net-zero strategy aligned with corporate sustainability targets
Privacy & handoff
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