Energy Center Supervisor - Columbus Plant

1003 Abbott Laboratories; North Carolina; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, United States, seeks an Energy Center Supervisor to oversee daily utility operations, coordinate outages and work with contractors and engineering teams to maximize efficiency and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent energy center experience, plus 1+ year in supervision and multi-skill capabilities across HVAC, boilers, ammonia/chillers, water treatment and RO systems. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an Energy Center/Powerhouse is required.
• 1+ years’ experience in a supervisor or leadership role.
• Multi-skill abilities in utility operation and maintenance including HVAC, compressed air, electricity, instrumentation, boilers/steam generation, refrigeration (ammonia/chillers) water analysis, chemical treatment systems, and RO operations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, leadership, problem solving, interpersonal relations, teamwork and strategic focus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign and direct operational and preventive functions for the Energy Center, including coordinating outages and shutdowns.
• Coordinate utility work with contractors, plant, Division/Corporate Engineering, city municipalities and utility companies.
• Monitor utility performance, plant demands and provide usage reports to maximize utility utilization.
• Supervise utilities to ensure compliance with environmental agency, and any Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Develop and implement long-range plans for utility and facility improvements, manage department budget and labor costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal relations

Strategic focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or Technical field, or equivalent experience in an Energy Center/Powerhouse

Tools

HVAC

Boilers/steam generation

Instrumentation

Water analysis

RO operations

Ammonia/chillers

Job description

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays Retiree Healthcare program Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

OVERVIEW

The Supervisor of the Energy Center provides support and guidance for the Energy Center Operation with necessary Plant Engineering support for all related equipment and facilities. The position manages utility operations and provides supervision to Energy Center personnel.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Plan, assign and direct operational and preventive functions for the Energy Center, including coordinating outages and shutdowns. Coordinate utility work with contractors, plant, Division/Corporate Engineering, city municipalities and utility companies. Monitor utility performance, plant demands and provide usage reports, to maximize utility utilization. Supervise utilities to ensure compliance with environmental agency, and any Federal, State, and Local regulations. Works with Manager of Plant Facilities, Plant and Division groups to develop and implement long range plans, obsolescence plans, for utility and facility improvements. Financial responsibility for department budget and labor costs. Support existing utility operations. Maintain utilities support up to operations areas. Assist Operations and Engineering in meeting production schedule commitments, minimizing unplanned operating downtime, ensuring goals are met and supporting efforts to develop new processes. Ensure the safe and efficient generation and distribution of all utilities within the plant. Ensure management and proper utilization of employees, coaches, develops, and mentors employees in areas of responsibility. Conducts performance reviews. Develops growth plans, interprets, implements and supports employee-related policies, procedures and programs. Assigns projects/tasks to direct staff. Ensures compliance to all Corporate, Divisional, and Plant Industrial Safety and Hygiene policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensures compliance to Local, State and Federal regulations governing the manufacture of medical/nutritional products including GMPs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or Technical field, or equivalent experience in an Energy Center/Powerhouse required 1+ years’ experience in a supervisor or leadership role Multi-skill abilities in utility operation and maintenance, including HVAC, compressed air, electricity, instrumentation, boilers/steam generation, refrigeration (ammonia/chillers) water analysis, chemical treatment systems, and RO operations Good verbal and written communication skills, leadership, problem solving, interpersonal relations’ skills, teamwork and strategic focus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A high degree of technical expertise and familiarization with Abbott processes.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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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 and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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