Night-Shift Plant Utilities Technician

Abbott Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Technician to support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant utility systems during a rotating 12-hour night shift (6pm–6:30am).

You will work on boilers, chillers, HVAC, pumps, piping, water treatment, and related infrastructure to ensure safe, compliant and efficient performance of critical utilities supporting manufacturing and facility operations.

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

Maintenance troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Reading manuals & schematics

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Boilers

Chillers

HVAC systems

Pumps

Piping

CMMS platforms

Electrical systems

Job description

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Technician to support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant utility systems during a rotating 12-hour night shift (6pm–6:30am).

You will work on boilers, chillers, HVAC, pumps, piping, water treatment, and related infrastructure to ensure safe, compliant and efficient performance of critical utilities supporting manufacturing and facility operations.