Senior Facilities Engineer

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.

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location, supporting our Medical Devices team at the site, both electrophysiology and structural heart. This is an individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in facility systems, working independently under general direction with ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. Plans, designs, and oversees multiple facilities-focused engineering projects including the reconfiguration and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities systems. Particular emphasis on HVAC, electrical, and controls. Supports environmental sustainability initiatives and facility infrastructure engineering for the division to ensure sustainability goals are met and facilities operate as efficiently as possible, resulting in reduction of energy (CO2), waste, and water. Prioritize tasks to ensure that the team and external resources are used effectively and that project deadlines are met.

Responsibilities include supporting clean rooms, HVAC, DI water, process gases, desiccant dryers, humidifier, generators, compressors, chillers, etc. Develop engineering calculations and assumptions for projects and provide engineering analysis. Assure that fundamental engineering methods / techniques and applicable codes have been properly applied to all project designs. Gathers and reviews data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility. Deploy analytical and problem-solving skills / techniques to determine technical solutions related to utility and sustainability issues. Reviews and estimates design / project cost including equipment, installation, labor, and materials. Ensures conformance to established drawings, specifications, standards, and schedules. Support long range sustainability plans for all Division facilities that meet or exceed Abbott's sustainability goals and objectives. This includes all infrastructure related to electrical energy, natural gas, steam, delivered fuels, water, and waste. Coordinate capital project execution : planning, budget, schedule, quality of workmanship, communication, and compliance with all local, state, Abbott and federal code requirements. Support measurement programs to track the sustainability and financial metrics and initiatives against goals. Lead projects and teams related to implementing the sustainability plans developed. This includes infrastructure improvements, upgrades, and new installations. Evaluate and authorize changes that positively impact the scope, budget, or timeline of a project. Monitor progress and performance and finances against the project plan. Support development of facility management policies and procedures. Complies with applicable regulations, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of the employees, contractors, and vendors. Partner with utility providers to determine the scope and feasibility of a project and achieve maximum utility company incentives. Includes electric, gas, water, waste. Coordinate / collaborate with Abbott's Global Environmental Health and Safety (GEHS) team on evolving corporate sustainability program requirements. Serve as a contributing member to Abbott's Communities of Practice (CoP).

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or facilities or environmental degree
• Minimum 8 years Professional related experience in Facilities Engineering or Facilities Project Management
• AutoCAD, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC controls experience is required. Demonstrated experience in energy, water, and waste conservation initiatives and working with utility providers
• Project management experience with projects up to $500M
• Working knowledge of ISO 14644, 14001, 50001.
• Financial experience related to determining ROI, NPV, simple payback etc.
• Must possess critical thinking, problem solving, and planning skills.
• Must use sound judgement and ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and in team along with ability to leverage and / or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
• Possess interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences while optimizing overall organizational goals.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced goal-driven changing environment.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to travel, including internationally, with overnight stay (20%).

Preferred Qualifications :

The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family : Facilities & Maintenance

Division : EP Electrophysiology

Location : United States >

Minnesota >

Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

Work Shift : Standard

Travel : Yes, 15 % of the Time

Medical Surveillance : No

Significant Work Activities : Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Women / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.