Operator Shift Group Leader

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services division.

The Group Leader is esponsible for overseeing and providing all centralized utilities to Abbott Park, Abbott Park East, K-Complex, and AP88 for manufacturing, R&D, and administrative facilities. Directs and provides guidance on the day-to-day operations, routine maintenance tasks and emergency conditions to Sr. Utilities Operators and other parties affected.

What You'll Work On:

• Responsible for upholding the day-to-day operational expectations of the Plant Manager. 
• Analyzes and responds to operational plant casualties and implements corrective actions as required to ensure optimal plant stability and efficiency.  
• Distributes maintenance to Sr. Utilities Operators. 
• Assists Plant Manager in laying out departmental expectations, processes, and policies. 
• Performs plant walkdowns for overall readiness and cleanliness.  
• Determines areas of improvement for cost control and initiated changes. 
• Ensures all employees abide by safety policies and quality-checking processes. 
• Directs and oversees the equipment operation needed to supply the necessary (steam, chill water, freshwater, compressed air, well water, fire protection, purified water) to over 50+ buildings at both peak efficiency and minimum cost. 
• Ensures good customer service by effectively coordinating and communicating the status of work and job information to technicians, operators, and other service providers and impacted shareholders. 
• Oversees the Distributed Control System and makes observations to detect any equipment problems and acts to correct those problems. 
• Serves as the primary contact for afterhours emergencies and contacts appropriate on or off-site personnel to facilitate repairs. 
• Follow all plant and department procedures, GMPs, JSAs and general plant safety rules 

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified Shift Group Leader as per LCU Course # GESDV-APU-00012 
• High School Diploma/GED  
• A Minimum of two years ‘experience with boiler or chiller operation. 
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and equipment, including but not limited to pumps, valves, piping, etc. 
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine the cause of improper machine operation, and make necessary adjustments and repairs to return to proper operation 
• Ability to perform well with minimal supervision and work well w/ others 

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.

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