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Senior Facilities Engineer
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, 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 family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment), Savings Plan (401K) with company match, Life insurance for you and your spouse/children, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days.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 Arecibo location in the CRM division.
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
This is an exempt role
As the Senior Facilities Engineer, you’ll be directly responsible for the site infrastructure to be operational at all times (this includes: the utilities and equipment, including the preventive maintenance of all equipment under the building and support equipment to operations). In addition, the Senior Facilities Engineer will manage and support all projects related to clean room and manufacturing areas on projects execution/turn-key for the completed Arecibo site. Performs a variety of Facilities Infrastructure Engineering scope related assignments and routine tasks by developing and implementing processing methods, controls and metrics to deliver full quality system compliance standards, best cost-effective alternatives and optimal customer service satisfaction based on this scope. Provide direction and direct supervision to Facilities Technician. Have full accountability for all quality issues (CAPA’s, NCMR’s, ECAR’s) related to the complete Facilities scope Equipment and Infrastructure. Also, will be responsible for developing and administrate the budget under the department of Facilities.
What You’ll Do
Applies fundamental building infrastructure related engineering concepts, practices and procedures to accomplish assigned and routine tasks as required so that the site utilities and facilities equipment infrastructure can perform uninterrupted.Direct interface with our external and internal clients on the scope of management, execution and turnkey of infrastructure scope related projects, equipment maintenance and proper utilities equipment technical operation for full compliance of the facilities Infrastructure scope with the complete Abbott / SJM PRLLC businesses and their necessities and expectations.Use engineering and other continuous improvement methodologies so the complete site infrastructure, utilities and facilities equipment infrastructure (maintenance and technical support/operation) can perform uninterrupted, at the best cost possible and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.Use engineering and other continuous improvement methodologies so all site Infrastructure related scope projects can be performed, from conceptual to validation/turn-key, at the best cost possible, on a timely basis and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.Report the results by means of metrics as established by our clients, management and business expectations.Ensure all predictive and preventive maintenance activities are completed by the assigned due date and ensure continuous revision of these activities utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to ensure equipment, infrastructure and systems can operate uninterruptible during the entire lifespan.Participates as a liaison between outside contractors, government and regulatory agencies and the engineering department facilities scope.Ensure compliance with all Abbott/SJM procedures and all applicable regulatory agency requirements.Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications
B.S. in Engineering (preferably in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).Eight (8) years of experience in the infrastructure administration scope in a regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Electronics or Medical Device).EIT or P.E. and required to be a member of the College of Engineers & Surveyors of Puerto Rico highly desirable.Solid experience in the Infrastructure Project Management scope in all disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Structural, and Security).Solid Experience in the Infrastructure Equipment and Systems Maintenance, Operation and Troubleshooting under the scope of Utilities and Facilities Engineering (Compressed Air, Power (Primary and Distribution), Process and City Water, Vacuum, Air Conditioning Systems, Chilled Water, Fire Protection).Sound knowledge OSHA Standard, EPA, EQB, GMP’s.Fully bilingual in both written and verbal communication.Knowledge in the following software: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, MP2 and Microsoft Project.Demonstrate strong leadership, supervisory, decision making and project management skills.Apply Now
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The base pay for this position is $66,000.00 – $132,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.