Powerhouse Engineer, Boiler Operator - 3rd shift

Thornton Tomasetti; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off – vacation, holidays, &

Education and training programs

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus is offering a trainee position to learn the fundamentals of energy center operation and maintenance at the Powerhouse. You will receive classroom training plus on-the-job instruction with licensed boiler operators.

The role focuses on boiler and steam systems, safety compliance, and hands-on maintenance, with opportunities to progress to the Ohio Steam Engineers Exam. Abbott emphasizes growth, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent math and written/verbal communication, self-motivation, interpersonal interactions, analytical troubleshooting, multitasking.
• Must have SSE license in Ohio.
• Able to learn highly technical complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Understand Energy Center processes including operation, maintenance, and safety.
• Complete classroom learning to support Energy Center processes.
• Accumulate boiler operating hours and training to take the Ohio Steam Engineers Exam for 3rd class Stationary Engineer.
• Operate equipment safely and report accidents, following all policies and guidelines.
• Follow LOTO and safety/quality procedures within maintenance.
• Operate and maintain Energy Center systems and machines.
• Maintain tools and equipment (drills, calipers, welders, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with FDA/GMP, USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations.

Skills

Mathematics

Communication

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Stationary Steam Engineer (SSE) license - Ohio

Job description

ABOUT ABBOTT

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.

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.

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.

JOB OVERVIEW

The person hired will be dedicated to learning the fundamentals of energy center operation and maintenance. The Trainee will be allocating appropriate time to classroom training for industrial maintenance and/or boiler operation, as well as on the job (OJT) training working at the Columbus Plant Energy Center (Powerhouse) with other licensed boiler operators. The Trainee will be dedicated to learning the fundamentals of energy center operation and maintenance. The Trainee will allocate appropriate time to classroom training for industrial maintenance and/or boiler operation, as well as on the job (OJT) training, working at the Powerhouse, with other Licensed boiler operators.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Achieve fundamental understanding of Energy Center processes, including operation, maintenance, and safety
• Achieve classroom learning to provide theoretical aptitude for Energy Center processes
• Achieve boiler operating hours and training to take the Ohio Steam Engineers Exam to become a 3rd class Stationary Engineer
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting accidents/incidents and adhering to all corporate/division/plant policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Follow all LOTO procedures and other safety and quality procedures within the maintenance department.
• Operate and maintain all Energy Center systems and machines
• Maintain various hand tools and equipment, drills, winches, micrometers, calipers, torches, welders, lathe, mill, multimeter, etc.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FDA (GMP), USDA, OSHA and Abbott regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Responsible for learning all aspects of the Energy Center (Powerhouse) processes including: Boiler and Steam System, Chilled Water System, Frigid Water System, Compressed Air System, Carbon Filtration System, Reverse Osmosis / Ingredient Water Wastewater PH Neutralization System
• Responsible for supporting these systems via: Monitoring and responding to Process Deviations, Preventative and Demand Maintenance Execution, Lock Out Tag Out and Safety Compliance, Sanitization and organization, Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Capital Project Support and Execution, Development and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work within our Maximo CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to write and execute WOs, check out spare parts, review WOs and document completed work with accurate labor hours associated

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED, and a two-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Excellent skills in mathematics, written/verbal communication, self-motivation, interpersonal professional interactions, analytical troubleshooting, and ability to multitask

Must have Stationary Steam Engineer (SSE) license in Ohio

Possess knowledge and skills with complex processes or demonstrate the ability to learn highly technical complex processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritional ingredients

Previous experiences with FDA, cGMP or experience working within a highly regulated industry

Prior job experience within a manufacturing plant environment

Experience with self-directing teams, lean manufacturing concepts and statistical process management

Trainee should demonstrate desire to learn and grow, seek out training opportunities and actively work to improve their skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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

The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Facilities & Maintenance

DIVISION

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION

United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

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)

ABOUT ABBOTT

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.