Senior Facilities Engineer

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader who is creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

The position of Senior Facilities Engineer is within our Cardiometabolic business unit located in San Diego, California. 

This role maintains facilities, facilities systems, and equipment to provide a safe, efficient, and comfortable workplace. Responsibilities include training the facilities team in operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of all building facilities and equipment; moving and installation of equipment and or furniture; and other related duties. Expert level only: Provides validation technical assistance to engineering to support manufacturing efforts by implementing corrective and preventative actions. Assists engineers in developing methods and procedures to control or improve Facilities processes. Assists in the execution of facility and utility validations.

What You’ll Work On:

Inspection and Assessment:

• Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine necessary installations, repairs, and maintenance to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment.

Planning and Coordination:

• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and the Facilities Shop for project requirements, planning, and installation, ensuring minimal process downtime and alignment with the manufacturing schedule.
• Collaborate closely with different functional groups/trades in the Facilities Shop to define the scope of work, budget, and schedule for precise execution.
• Communicate effectively with external engineering consultants, vendors, and contractors.

Communication and Interaction:

• Interact extensively with all functional managers and operating department managers across the site.
• Clearly communicate and ensure understanding of all operating conditions and environmental specifications required for GMP by all concerned parties.
• Participate in new facility design teams to provide validation and facilities technical input.

Technical Expertise:

• Possess knowledge of multiple construction trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, HVAC, sheet metal fabrication, welding, construction, repair, and/or alteration of structures such as walls, roofs, or office fixtures.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, and drawings, and review design specifications.

Project Execution:

• Work with outside contractors on new construction, equipment installation, and selection of