Project Engineer

Job description

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position requires a degreed engineer capable of applying sound engineering principals to complete projects and complex assignments, in support of the Lake County Utilities (LCU) plant, equipment, and systems. LCU supports multiple sites throughout Lake County, and upon request, provides support to Abbott sites globally.

Core Job Responsibilities

Lead/Support efforts involving/related to:

• Project development and execution (scoping, cost estimating, securing and managing funding, designing, planning, scheduling, material/labor procurement, scope execution, commissioning, training, turnover, closeout, etc.)
• Equipment installations, piping/system upgrades, equipment shutdowns, major equipment repairs, etc.
• Define, develop, and execute energy/utilities consumption reduction projects
• Capital Planning activities including but not limited to creating/updating equipment Long Range Planning (LRP) documentation
• Direct internal and external personnel to perform engineering analyses, designs, studies, install/modify equipment, etc.
• LCU/Abbott equipment/process/system investigations and troubleshooting
• Understanding and Complying w/ all Abbott Engineering Standards, Specifications, etc.
• Leading cross-functional, cross-site teams to achieve project goals
• Preparing and delivering verbal and written communications to management

Additional Job Responsibilities

Lead/Support efforts involving/related to:

• BEx programs (Root Cause Problem Solving certification, Continuous Improvement activities, etc.)
• Maintenance Excellence programs (Scheduling & Planning, Predictive Maintenance, Asset Care, etc.)

• Personnel development programs (PDPs, Seasonal interns, etc.).
• Travel (5 - 10%)
• Additional responsibilities as required

Minimum Education & Skill sets

• B.S. in an Engineering discipline with 3 – 5 years work experience in engineering and/or operations roles.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent activities.
• Possesses a problem solving, investigative, innovative mindset, as well as a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures. Exercises technical judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Executes the design of processes/equipment/systems by applying standard engineering theories, concepts, and techniques within the discipline. Investigates, conducts tests or experiments, gathers data, performs preliminary analysis, reports findings, prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans.
• Consistently leads by example in complex, multi-faceted, business environments as well as represent various levels of LCU/Abbott management when required.
• Listens to and understands others' points of view. Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
• Ability to thrive in team environment.

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