ABBOTT LABORATORIES Energy Center Operator - Casa Grande, AZ Salary in the United States

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Job Summary:

The Energy Center Operator is responsible for providing all utilities for the Casa Grande site, including electric, water, steam, compressed air, refrigeration, air conditioning and fire protection and to operate and perform routine maintenance on Energy Center equipment. The incumbent must be able to perform all duties with minimal or no supervision.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system
• Operates Energy Center equipment and related control systems (i.e. gas boilers, air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, water treatment systems, fire protection system and sewer system)
• Performs various chemical tests on steam and water systems such as hardness, conductance, alkalinity, pH, etc.  Using the test results, maintains proper control of different steam and water systems to assure efficient Energy Center operation and provide high quality utilities for the site
• Performs routine maintenance in Energy Center systems and equipment such as boilers, chillers, air compressors, steam systems, water softeners and pumps
• Uses computer-based DMACS control system for both utility and HVAC control systems and Lotus Notes
• Other work related duties as assigned

Accountability/Scope/Budget:

• Proper operations of the utility systems at Casa Grande are essential in operating the equipment efficiently and safely
• Improper operation can have an adverse effect on the site utility budget, and could result in costly damage to the equipment
• On a continuous basis, this position must coordinate with all site operations the usage of steam, water, compressed air and any other utility systems to avoid utility shortages or outages that could stop or jeopardize their operation
• Works under minimal or no direct supervision

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required, 4 years of work related energy center operations experience and a 3rd Class State of Arizona Stationary Engineer's License. Experience is required due to the nature of the staffing schedule currently in use at Casa Grande, where 'round the clock' operation's coverage is achieved with four operators on a rotating shift basis. Due to their schedule, the operator is the only maintenance/operations person on site for about 70% of the time, including the night shifts and weekends. An experienced operator is required due to the lack of current staffing that would allow for an inexperienced operator to be adequately training to operate safely alone
• Four years' related experience is defined as operating energy center type equipment such as boilers, refrigeration, air compressors, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic control systems in a similar environment or performing tasks similar to or the same as those required in this position
• Must be able to diagnose and repair the problem without shutting the site down or jeopardizing site operations such as MIS or R&D