Night Shift Operator, Utilities and WTP

at AbbVie in North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company Description

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Purpose

Operates, observes and assists in the control and operation of all utilities and waste treatment plant (WTP) equipment/systems following standard operating procedures under the direct supervision of the Group Leader and / or Senior Operator. The Operator exhibits a fundamental understanding and basic knowledge of equipment and systems. Generates, distributes and controls the utilities / WTP operations used in direct support of research, development, and production of products. Such utilities include potable, distilled, and deionized water; and oil-free compressed air, steam, nitrogen, cooling water, low-pressure process air, fire protection, chilled water, WTP aerobic and anaerobic operations. Failure to check, maintain, and/or operate such systems according to quality assurance specifications would jeopardize product integrity and the safety and health of employees using them. Additionally, government agencies, including EPA and FDA, routinely scrutinize most of these operations.

Responsibilities

+ Responsible for compliance with applicable Policies and procedures.

+ Operates, observes and assists in the control and operation of the utilities / WTP plant. This includes starting, stopping equipment, adding treatment chemicals as instructed by others in order to maintain / optimize systems and plant performance. Monitors the plant’s operational status and available equipment conditions.

+ Monitors operations, recording all appropriate data accurately. Completes assigned tasks such as lab testing, sampling, field testing, and other tasks necessary to ensure efficient systems and plant operation. Monitors equipment operation and reports problems.

+ Participates in the troubleshooting and response to situations and acts as directed regarding equipment or systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. Reports alarms and problems, and takes actions as directed to resolve issues.

+ Effectively communicates operating status to other shifts and management as needed to maintain efficient operation. Accurately enters shift information into shift log books and required log sheets. Records information effectively to ensure clear exchange of plant operating conditions.

+ Communicates quickly and effectively on issues with systems and equipment to maintenance or manager. Communicates effectively with other in-plant groups such as maintenance, production, project and contractor personnel; and regulatory support personnel when necessary.

+ Performs routine rounds of the plant, inspecting operations, collecting samples, noting observations that serve as a basis for operation.

+ Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

+ High school education or equivalent.

+ Minimum of five years previous work experience in related industrial, military service or water treatment plants with boilers, chillers, compressors, deionizers, and other utilities and water treatment systems, including a minimum of one year experience as a trainee in performing patrol and control operator duties, is preferred.

+ Must demonstrate a broad understanding of utilities / WTP equipment/systems specific to work site. Must show maturity in responding to emergency situations.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ?

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+ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.?

+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.?

+ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ?

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Note: No amount of pay is a considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.