Night-Shift Plant Utilities Technician

Abbott Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in the United States is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Technician to support plant utility systems, including boilers, HVAC, and water treatment. The role operates on a 12-hour night shift (6pm–6:30am) in the GES Global Engineering Services division at Abbott Park, IL.

Responsibilities include inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure safe, compliant operation of critical utilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in utilities, industrial maintenance, facilities operations, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, pumps, piping, electrical systems, or automation controls.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, P&IDs, schematics, and equipment drawings.
• Proficiency with tools, diagnostic equipment, and CMMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on plant utility equipment, including boilers, HVAC systems, air compressors, pumps, RO/DI water systems, and cooling towers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve utility equipment issues to maintain safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
• Execute maintenance activities on mechanical, pneumatic, hydronic, and rotating equipment systems.
• Ensure proper operation and performance of critical utility systems such as steam, chilled water, potable water, wastewater, and compressed air.
• Respond promptly to system alarms, equipment malfunctions, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions to restore full functionality.

Skills

Boilers

Chillers

HVAC

Pumps

Piping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in the United States is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Technician to support plant utility systems, including boilers, HVAC, and water treatment. The role operates on a 12-hour night shift (6pm–6:30am) in the GES Global Engineering Services division at Abbott Park, IL.

Responsibilities include inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure safe, compliant operation of critical utilities.