Environmental Technician

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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 in the GES Global Engineering Services. This is a 1st shift position.

The Environmental Test Group deals with testing and repair of Clean Room Filtration, Bio Hoods, Bio Suites, Chemical Fume Hoods, Terminal Filters, HEPA Exhaust Housings, Recirculation HEPA Filter Units and Clean Air Centers. The Environmental Test Technician will perform routine testing and work on the most complex ESE systems and equipment including clean rooms and biohazardous facilities. Will troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform all required tasks and make repairs necessary to return the equipment to operation in a timely manner.

What You'll Work On

• Perform advanced mechanical tasks and preventative maintenance (PM) procedures on all ESE equipment, including decontamination of equipment and facilities throughout Abbott Lake County operations.

• Perform test and balance of clean room systems, terminal filters and labs.

• Work includes troubleshooting, ordering parts and installation of parts and material on equipment such as: constant volume control boxes, fractional horsepower motors, variable frequency drives, unit circulation fans, and basic electrical devices associated with the control of the units, etc.

• Perform preventative maintenance work on all types of plant ESE equipment including fans, valves, actuators, etc.

• May install belts, gaskets, etc. on ESE equipment utilizing a variety of gauges, tools and test equipment including pressure gauges, leak detectors, torque wrenches, multimeters, ammeters, etc.

• Assist in ensuring that GMP and safe work policies and procedures are followed and maintained at all times in accordance with established company policies.

• Assist in training Environmental Technicians.

• Effectively communicate job status to customers.

• Ensures that adequate information is shared with other work groups when transferring work orders.

• Participate in work group team meetings and actively look for methods and work processes that improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction

• Order material and parts from the stockroom and initiate work orders and various other forms that may be required.

• Must read and comprehend Corporate Plant Engineering Operations (CPEO) MAOO1 series BOP's.

• Will be involved with quarterly review and revision (CPEO) MAOO1 series BOP's.

• An Environmental Testing Technician will have advanced understanding of HVAC theory and application to air handling systems in a commercial and/or industrial environment.

• Must have knowledge in the use of flow hood, vel grid and pitot tube for test and balancing.

• Must be an expert in the use of mechanical hand tools and test equipment including multimeters, flow hoods, etc.

• Will have the knowledge and experience to perform advanced troubleshooting and mechanical repairs on various devices including fans, valves actuators, etc.

• Must have the knowledge relating to the installation of HVAC and ESE equipment and accessories according to Abbott Engineering Standards.

• Will understand basic test and balance theories including relationships of total/static/velocity pressure, static losses in ductwork systems, static regain, fan laws, and effective ventilation.

• On an independent basis, the individual must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions in regard to safety and company standards and policies.

Accountability/Scope

• The Environmental Testing Technician is required to work in various locations and environments throughout Abbott Lake County site while performing environmental tests and other job-related activities.

• Some locations contain exposure to noise, chemicals, biohazards, radiation, odors, dirt and dust, humidity, hot and cold temperatures, heights, and confined spaces that require continuous awareness and conformance to safe working procedures and policies.

• May be required to work outside during inclement weather and adverse working conditions.

• Errors in judgment while working with more senior trades persons or failure to follow specific safety rules and procedures could result in serious injury to the trades person and others and/or cause significant equipment or property damage.

• Errors in shutting down bio exhaust and clean room facilities, for example could cause system shutdowns that would create immediate hazards to individuals.

• Closing valves inappropriately could result in production and/or facility equipment shutdown and result in product losses.

• Failure to schedule maintenance work with Production Management could have an adverse impact on customers operations/production.

• Accidentally energizing electrical/mechanical systems and/or equipment could have life or death implications.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or equivalent.

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of increasing job knowledge and formal training and responsibility in the field of ESE system maintenance

• 3+ years of formal training and work experience/responsibility in the field of commercial or industrial HVAC system maintenance. This experience must indicate proficiency in all aspects of maintenance of HVAC system equipment including the demonstrated ability to work well with others in a commercial and/or industrial work environment.

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The base pay for this position is $22.05 - $44.15 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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