Powerhouse Engineer Trainee

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Trainee for the Columbus Plant Energy Center to learn fundamentals of energy center operation, maintenance, and boiler operation. You will allocate time to classroom training and on-the-job instruction with licensed boiler operators, gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, process discipline, and progression toward certification while contributing to energy center efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; two-year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Excellent mathematics, written and verbal communication, self-motivation, interpersonal skills.
• Must have SSE license in Ohio; ability to learn and operate complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Achieve understanding of Energy Center processes including operation, maintenance, and safety.
• Operate and maintain Energy Center systems and machines safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document work with labor hours in CMMS.
• Follow GMP, OSHA, FDA and internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Mathematics proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED plus 2-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Trainee for the Columbus Plant Energy Center to learn fundamentals of energy center operation, maintenance, and boiler operation. You will allocate time to classroom training and on-the-job instruction with licensed boiler operators, gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, process discipline, and progression toward certification while contributing to energy center efficiency and reliability.