Senior Facilities Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Facilities Engineer, where you will lead impactful engineering projects that enhance facility systems and promote sustainability. You will work independently within a dynamic team, focusing on HVAC, electrical systems, and environmental sustainability initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to develop your career while contributing to significant energy and waste reduction efforts. With a commitment to employee growth and a collaborative work environment, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. If you are passionate about engineering and sustainability, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Education Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Facilities Engineering or Project Management.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering projects related to facility systems and sustainability.
• Support clean rooms, HVAC, and energy conservation initiatives.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Senior Facilities Engineer

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:

• 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location, supporting our Medical Devices team at the site, both electrophysiology and structural heart. This is an individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in facility systems, working independently under general direction with the ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. Plans, designs, and oversees multiple facilities-focused engineering projects including the reconfiguration and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities systems. Particular emphasis on HVAC, electrical, and controls. Supports environmental sustainability initiatives and facility infrastructure engineering for the division to ensure sustainability goals are met and facilities operate as efficiently as possible, resulting in reduction of energy (CO2), waste, and water. Prioritize tasks to ensure that the team and external resources are used effectively and that project deadlines are met.

What You'll Work On

1. Responsibilities include supporting clean rooms, HVAC, DI water, process gases, desiccant dryers, humidifier, generators, compressors, chillers, etc.
2. Develop engineering calculations and assumptions for projects and provide engineering analysis. Assure that fundamental engineering methods/techniques and applicable codes have been properly applied to all project designs.
3. Gather and review data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility.
4. Deploy analytical and problem-solving skills/techniques to determine technical solutions related to utility and sustainability issues.
5. Review and estimate design/project cost including equipment, installation, labor, and materials. Ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, standards, and schedules.
6. Support long range sustainability plans for all Division facilities that meet or exceed Abbott’s sustainability goals and objectives. This includes all infrastructure related to electrical energy, natural gas, steam, delivered fuels, water, and waste.
7. Coordinate capital project execution: planning, budget, schedule, quality of workmanship, communication, and compliance with all local, state, Abbott and federal code requirements.
8. Support measurement programs to track the sustainability and financial metrics and initiatives against goals.
9. Lead projects and teams related to implementing the sustainability plans developed. This includes infrastructure improvements, upgrades, and new installations.
10. Evaluate and authorize changes that positively impact the scope, budget, or timeline of a project.
11. Monitor progress and performance and finances against the project plan.
12. Support development of facility management policies and procedures.
13. Comply with applicable regulations, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of the employees, contractors, and vendors.
14. Partner with utility providers to determine the scope and feasibility of a project and achieve maximum utility company incentives. Includes electric, gas, water, waste.
15. Coordinate/collaborate with Abbott’s Global Environmental Health and Safety (GEHS) team on evolving corporate sustainability program requirements.
16. Serve as a contributing member to Abbott’s Communities of Practice (CoP).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or facilities or environmental degree.
• Minimum 8 years Professional related experience in Facilities Engineering or Facilities Project Management.
• AutoCAD, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC controls experience is required. Demonstrated experience in energy, water, and waste conservation initiatives and working with utility providers.
• Project management experience with projects up to $500M.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14644, 14001, 50001.
• Financial experience related to determining ROI, NPV, simple payback etc.
• Must possess critical thinking, problem solving, and planning skills.
• Must use sound judgement and ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and in team along with ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Possess interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences while optimizing overall organizational goals.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced goal-driven changing environment.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to travel, including internationally, with overnight stay (20%).

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license preferred.
• Certifications aligned with energy, waste, and water optimization (e.g. ASHRAE BEAP, AEE, CEM, LEED, etc.) desirable.
• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred. Clean room experience a plus.
• Advanced analytical expertise and experience in leveraging Excel, Power BI and/or Tableau preferred.

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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.

The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.