Powerhouse Boiler Operator

Abbott Laboratories; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Powerhouse Operator for their Columbus plant. This role involves operating and maintaining critical energy equipment such as boilers, air compressors, and HVAC units, ensuring efficient and reliable performance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with industrial utilities systems. Abbott offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including health care, vacation, and career development opportunities. Join a company that values your contributions and helps you thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits

Medical Benefits start day 1

120 hours of accrued vacation

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Health care and well-being programs

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with industrial utilities or electrical/mechanical systems.
• Must have an active Ohio 3rd Class Stationary Engineers license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment efficiently and reliably.
• Perform daily rounds for troubleshooting and repair.

Skills

Industrial Utilities Systems

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Boilers

Air Compressors

Refrigerant Chillers

Reverse Osmosis Systems

HVAC Units

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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 + 3 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.
• 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Columbus, OH Plant has an opportunity for a Powerhouse Operator in our Energy Center.

Equipment in scope of responsibility:

• Boilers
• Air Compressors & Dryers
• Refrigerant Chillers
• Ammonia Compressors, Condensers, Chill plates
• Reverse Osmosis Systems
• Carbon Filtration
• Fire system
• Waste Water Treatment
• Critical HVAC Units
• Supporting Infrastructure – piping, pumps, valves, motors, steam traps, steam pushers
• Equipment operation – efficiently and reliably
• Equipment maintenance - troubleshooting and repair (daily rounds)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years work experience working with industrial utilities systems or industrial electrical/mechanical systems
• Active State of Ohio 3rd Class Stationary Engineers license (SSE). Must be able to provide proof of this license.
• Licensed boiler operator

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintenance Mechanic
• Pipe fitting/welding
• Certified Backflow Tester
• Boiler Operator
• Small project (less than $50,000) execution

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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.

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

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 $24.50 – $49.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.