Energy Center Engineer - 2nd OR 3rd Shift - Columbus, OH

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

Perform the general activities pertinent to the department by having a working knowledge of equipment and procedures pertaining to the function assigned. This individual should possess knowledge and skills with complex processes or demonstrate the ability to learn highly technical complex processes. The Energy Center Engineer will be dedicated to learning the fundamentals of energy center operation and maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for operating all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting accidents/incidents and adhering to all corporate/division/plant policies

Equipment operation – efficiently and reliably

Equipment maintenance - troubleshooting and repair (daily rounds)

Supporting Infrastructure – piping, pumps, valves, motors, steam traps, steam pushers

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

Equipment in scope of responsibility:

Boilers, Air Compressors & Dryers, Refrigerant Chillers

Ammonia Compressors, Condensers, Chill plates

Reverse Osmosis Systems / Ingredient Water, Carbon Filtration System

Waste Water Treatment/PH neutralization system

Critical HVAC Units

Fire system

SHIFT

2nd of 3rd Shift - 8 hrs

PAY

$35/hour, plus 5% shift differential for any hours worked between 3:00p – 7:00am

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma/GED

Two years work experience working with industrial utilities systems or industrial electrical/mechanical systems

Licensed boiler operator

Reading, writing and mathematical skills are a prerequisite for this job.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Active State of Ohio 3rd Class Stationary Engineers license (SSE). Must be able to provide proof of this license.

Prior job experience within a manufacturing plant environment is desired. Previous experiences with FDA, cGMP or working in a highly regulated industry is preferred.

Experience with self-directing teams, lean manufacturing concepts and statistical process management, is highly desired.

Maintenance Mechanic

Pipe fitting/welding

Certified Backflow Tester

Boiler Operator

Small project (less than $50,000) execution

Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritional’s is beneficial.

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: (

*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan 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 $20.60 – $41.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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