Senior Refrigeration Mechanic

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.p style="text-align:inherit"nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/ph2bJOB DESCRIPTION:/b/h2divp/ppbWorking at Abbott/b/pulliAt 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’ll also have access to:/liliCareer development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of./liliEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year./liliAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution/liliTuition reimbursement, the a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html" target="_blank"Freedom 2 Save/a student debt program and a href="https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html" target="_blank"FreeU/a education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree./liliA 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./liliA 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./li/ulp/ppbThe Opportunity /b/pp/ppThis position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in GES Global Engineering Services division./pp/ppThe Sr. Refrigeration group handles, Chiller repair and preventive maintenance, repair of ice machines, refrigerators, and freezer units, low temperature refrigeration systems, freeze dryers, environmental chambers, incubators, steam and hot water troubleshooting and repairing, air dryers, lab heating and cooling equipment dehumidifiers, and stability chambers. The Sr. Refrigeration Mechanic will work on the most complex HVAC/ Refrigeration systems and equipment and control systems. Will troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform all required tasks and make repairs necessary to return the equipment to operation in a timely manner. Good judgment is necessary in matters pertaining to customer satisfaction and quality of services performed./pp/ppbWhat You’ll Work On/b/pulliStrong knowledge of process refrigeration systems, cold storage refrigeration systems and ammonia refrigeration systems. /liliPerforms advanced mechanical tasks and PM procedures on a variety of HVAC/Refrigeration equipment throughout Abbott Lake County locations. /liliWork includes troubleshooting, ordering parts and installation of parts, and material on equipment such as fractional horsepower motors, unit circulation fans, basic electrical devices associated with the control of the units, chillers, air conditioners, compressors, pumps, ultra low temperature freezers, walk in coolers, and freezers, etc. /liliPerforms preventative maintenance work on all types of plant HVAC/Refrigeration equipment including fans, valves, actuators, etc. /liliMay install bearings, seals, belts, gaskets, etc. /liliHVAC/Refrigeration equipment utilizing a variety of gauges, tools and test equipment including vacuum and pressure gauges, leak detectors, torque wrenches, multimeters, ammeters, etc. /liliDoes mechanical overhauls and performs preventive maintenance work on all types of plant refrigeration equipment. /liliPerforms refrigerant reclaiming service on various systems and refrigerant types. /liliAssists in ensuring that GMP and safe work policies and procedures are followed and maintained at all times in accordance with established company policies. /liliOrders materials and parts from the stockroom and venders, initiates work orders, and various other forms that may be required. /liliWhen required, processes paperwork such as work orders, house requisitions, and various other forms that may be required. /liliEffectively communicates the status of jobs to customers. /liliEnsures that adequate information is shared with other work groups when transferring work orders. /liliParticipates in work group team meetings and actively looks for methods and work processes that improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. /liliIn addition to work that may also be performed by STEP Mechanic and HVAC/Refrigeration, the Sr. /liliRefrigeration Mechanic will work as a multi-skill trades person, doing electrical, mechanical, building maintenance and/or other work on special assignments as required and assigned. /liliAlso must demonstrate proficiency in the BAS, Environmental, and HVAC areas. /liliWill have advanced understanding of HVAC/Refrigeration theory and application to air handling systems in a commercial and/or industrial environment. /liliMust be expert in the use of mechanic hand tools and wrenches, test equipment, measuring devices, and power tools including drills, hammer drills, saws-ails, etc. /liliWill have the knowledge and experience to perform advanced troubleshooting and mechanical repairs on various devices including fans, pumps, valves, actuators, etc. /liliMust also have the ability to do brazing and/or soldering of heating and cooling coils, etc. /liliWill be able to perform advanced troubleshooting and mechanical repairs and to install refrigeration equipment and accessories according to Abbott Engineering Standards. /liliMust be certified by the Federal EPA for operation of refrigerant reclaiming equipment and for proper usage and disposal of all refrigerants. /liliMust have knowledge relating to the installation of HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and accessories according to Abbott Engineering Standards. /liliOn an independent basis, the individual must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions in regard to safety and company standards and policies. /liliMust know all CHAMP functions that pertain to refrigeration maintenance, PM and related activities. /liliManage project plan through project lifecycle and maintain resource and financial allocations. Maintain documentation, provide data management, and conduct lessons learned at appropriate project phases/liliWork directly with functional area leaders to resolve issues that impact completion of project objectives; determine when to escalate issues to appropriate levels of management./liliCreate and deliver project review presentations to leadership stakeholders./liliGMEA Operational support (as assigned) for overall functional needs (e.g. AQR Audit, reporting requirements, preparation and support for critical meetings, etc.)/liliServe as backup (as assigned) for GMEA Operational financial and procurement support (Contracts/SOW/P.O.)/li/ulp/ppbRequired Qualifications/b/pulliHigh School Diploma/ GED or an equivalent combination of education and work experience/lili5#43; Formal training and work responsibility in the field of commercial or industrial HVAC/Refrigeration system maintenance./liliAs an alternative, must have completed all requirements of the Abbott STEP program for HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics. This experience must indicate proficiency in all aspects of maintenance of HVAC/Refrigeration system equipment including the demonstrated ability to work well with others in a commercial and/or industrial work environment./li/ulp/ppLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  a href="http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx" target="_blank"spanwww.abbottbenefits.com/span/a/pp/ppFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity./pp/ppConnect with us at a href="http://www.abbott.com/" target="_blank"www.abbott.com/a, on Facebook at a href="http://www.facebook.com/Abbott" target="_blank"www.facebook.com/Abbott/a and on Twitter #64;AbbottNews and #64;AbbottGlobal/p/divp style="text-align:inherit"nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/ppbThe base pay for this position is /b/p$24.80 – $49.60/hourp style="text-align:left"spanIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"     /ph2bJOB FAMILY:/b/h2Facilities amp; Maintenancep style="text-align:inherit"nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/ph2bDIVISION:/b/h2GES Global Engineering Servicesp style="text-align:inherit"nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;/ph2bLOCATION:/b/h2United States gt; Abbott Park : AP06Dp style="text-align:inherit"nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/ph2bADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:/b/h2p style="text-align:inherit"nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/ph2bWORK SHIFT:/b/h2Standardp style="text-align:inherit"nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/ph2bTRAVEL:/b/h2Yes, 5 % of the Timep style="text-align:inherit"nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/ph2bMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:/b/h2Nop style="text-align:inherit"nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/ph2bSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:/b/h2Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), 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), Exposure to temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work in confined spaces, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneelingp style="text-align:inherit"nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;/pAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.p style="text-align:inherit"     /pEEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfp style="text-align:inherit"     /pEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf