Operator Shift Group Leader

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL is seeking a Group Leader within the GES Global Engineering Services division to oversee centralized utilities across multiple facilities. You will direct daily operations, assign maintenance tasks to Sr.

Utilities Operators, and support plant readiness and efficiency. The role requires at least two years in boiler/chiller operation, a basic understanding of mechanical systems, and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Shift Group Leader per LCU Course GESDV-APU-00012.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two years’ experience with boiler or chiller operation.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems incl. pumps, valves, piping.
• Ability to troubleshoot and return equipment to proper operation.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and with others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee centralized utilities for Abbott Park, Abbott Park East, K-Complex, and AP88 to support manufacturing, R&D, and admin.
• Direct and guide day-to-day operations and maintenance tasks.
• Distribute maintenance to Sr. Utilities Operators.
• Assist Plant Manager in setting departmental expectations, processes, and policies.
• Perform plant walkdowns for readiness and cleanliness.
• Identify areas for cost control and initiate improvements.
• Ensure safety and quality policies are followed.
• Coordinate with technicians and service providers; manage afterhours emergencies.

Skills

Qualified Shift Group Leader

Boiler/Chiller operation

Mechanical systems understanding

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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:

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 within the GES Global Engineering Services division.

The Group Leader is esponsible for overseeing and providing all centralized utilities to Abbott Park, Abbott Park East, K-Complex, and AP88 for manufacturing, R&D, and administrative facilities. Directs and provides guidance on the day-to-day operations, routine maintenance tasks and emergency conditions to Sr. Utilities Operators and other parties affected.

What You'll Work On:

• Responsible for upholding the day-to-day operational expectations of the Plant Manager.
• Analyzes and responds to operational plant casualties and implements corrective actions as required to ensure optimal plant stability and efficiency.
• Distributes maintenance to Sr. Utilities Operators.
• Assists Plant Manager in laying out departmental expectations, processes, and policies.
• Performs plant walkdowns for overall readiness and cleanliness.
• Determines areas of improvement for cost control and initiated changes.
• Ensures all employees abide by safety policies and quality-checking processes.
• Directs and oversees the equipment operation needed to supply the necessary (steam, chill water, freshwater, compressed air, well water, fire protection, purified water) to over 50+ buildings at both peak efficiency and minimum cost.
• Ensures good customer service by effectively coordinating and communicating the status of work and job information to technicians, operators, and other service providers and impacted shareholders.
• Oversees the Distributed Control System and makes observations to detect any equipment problems and acts to correct those problems.
• Serves as the primary contact for afterhours emergencies and contacts appropriate on or off-site personnel to facilitate repairs.
• Follow all plant and department procedures, GMPs, JSAs and general plant safety rules

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified Shift Group Leader as per LCU Course # GESDV-APU-00012
• High School Diploma/GED
• A Minimum of two years ‘experience with boiler or chiller operation.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and equipment, including but not limited to pumps, valves, piping, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine the cause of improper machine operation, and make necessary adjustments and repairs to return to proper operation
• Ability to perform well with minimal supervision and work well w/ others

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.

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

JOB FAMILY:

Facilities & Maintenance

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 in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

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

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is a global healthcare leader enhancing lives through innovative diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines across more than 160 countries.