Abbott Laboratories

Senior Utility Operator, Third Shift

United States - Illinois - Abbott Park · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$23k-$45kDetected 12 days ago

ReactCustomer SupportMedical DevicesLeadership

About the role

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the GES Global Engineering Services.
Specific tasks performed include all duties of the utility trainee and utility operator.
Inspect and repairs assigned equipment and assists in major overhauls on boilers refrigeration units, air compressors. etc.

As the Senior Utilities Operator, you will maintain all utilities equipment/systems independently under the general supervision of the utilities group leader or utilities manager.
Controls operation of boiler induced draft turbines to maintain proper boiler draft and adjusts feeds and speeds to provide complete combustion and optimum efficiency.
Performs maintenance checks on departmental trucks, carts, and other vehicles.
Maintains recording devices.
Maintains good safety and housekeeping practices in assigned area.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Lights off and maintains proper combustion in firing boilers on coal, fuel gas, or fuel oil under various steam load conditions.
Maintains proper water level in all boilers to prevent carryover, overheating, or damage of boiler tubes.

Must demonstrate a broad knowledge of utilities systems and ability to train less experienced personnel.
Must show ability to react quickly and properly to emergencies (such as loss of steam air, refrigeration, potable water, chilled water, etc.).
Must have at least six months on-the-job training in conducting safety and quality assurance tests/inspections on utilities streams.
Collects samples as required.

Great Customer Service Skills
2+ years of experience in relevant field
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
Facilities & Maintenance
GES Global Engineering Services
United States > Abbott Park: AP07

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.
Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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 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.

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Yes, 10 % of the Time
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work in confined spaces, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

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