Environmental Tech

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

• At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the GES Global Engineering Services division.   

This primary function is to provide 24-hour, 7 day a week "skilled trade" maintenance support to the manufacturing, research and development laboratories, warehouses, and office facilities that make up Abbott Park and its associated owned and leased Lake County facilities.

The Environmental Technician deals with testing and repair of Clean Room Filtration, Bio Hoods, Clean Air Centers, Recirculation HEPA Filter Units and Chemical and Radiological Fume Hoods. Performs routine filter tests and installation and maintenance work on all aspects of HVAC Environmental System Equipment. Will develop areas of expertise on certain systems and equipment as training and work experience dictate.

What You’ll Work On

• Exercise’s ability and job knowledge to independently perform and understand hardware, operating systems, and maintenance work on a variety of HVAC equipment and systems including production, lab, and facility equipment.
• Exercise’s ability and job knowledge to perform trouble analysis and repair of various environmental systems equipment in accordance with written policy and procedures. Systems include Clean Room Filtration, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air Centers, Recirculation HEPA Filter Units and Chemical and Fume Hoods
• Work includes troubleshooting, ordering parts and installation of parts and material on equipment such as fractional horsepower motors, unit circulation fans, basic electrical devices associated with the control of air handling units
• Perform preventive maintenance work as assigned and utilize multi-skill capabilities and expertise to do other assigned work tasks. Order materials and parts from the stockroom and initiate work orders.
• Must read and comprehend Global Engineering Services (GES) BOPs and will be responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. . Must possess an understanding of HVAC theory and applications.
• Must know how to use a full complement of mechanics hand tools, test equipment such as multimeters, flow hoods, photometers, aerosol generator, hot wire manometer, and various power tools, etc. Must have the ability to understand basic schematic drawings on mechanical parts.
• Must be able to read and understand HVAC Building prints/shop drawings.
• Must know basic CMMS functions and how to use various inquiries pertaining to maintenance activities.
• Assists in ensuring that cGMP and safe work policies and procedures are followed and maintained at all times in accordance with established company policies and Abbott Engineering Standards. Position requires clear/concise/neat documentation of maintenance activities performed.

Accountability / Scope:

• Failure to check, maintain, and/or operate systems according to quality assurance specifications would jeopardize product integrity and place Abbott in noncompliance with government agencies, including EPA FDA.
• Errors in shut-down of equipment or opening switches inappropriately could result in electrical equipment shutdown and resultant product losses in hundreds of thousands of dollars. Accidentally energizing electrical/mechanical systems and/or equipment could have life or death implications.
• Failure to schedule maintenance work with Production Management could have an adverse impact on customers’ operations/production.
• Need to adhere to operating instructions and/or safety policies could result in bodily injury and/or fatalities, property losses through fires, explosions, and chemical releases to self and others.
• Errors in shut-down process to bio exhaust and clean room facilities, for example, could cause system shutdowns which would create immediate hazards to an individual.
• Closing valves inappropriately could result in production and/or facility equipment shutdown and result in product losses in hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or equivalent.
• An understanding of applied environmental system theory and hands on work experience in a commercial or industrial work environment is preferred.
• 3+ years of formal training and work experience/responsibility in the field of commercial or industrial HVAC system maintenance. This experience must indicate proficiency in all aspects of maintenance of HVAC system equipment including the demonstrated ability to work well with others in a commercial and/or industrial work environment.
• Ability to complete minimal yearly a mask fit test.
• Weekend Work availability – Due to Lab needs and accessibility.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$22.05 – $44.15/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Facilities & Maintenance

DIVISION:GES Global Engineering Services

LOCATION:United States > Abbott Park : AP20

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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