Abbott
healthcare
ControlsCalibrationEngineer
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“Controls Calibration Engineer at Abbott. Skills: Controls Calibration, process instrumentation, control systems, utilities equipment/systems. installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of process instrumentation and control systems used in the generation and/or distribution of utilities. Supports design, programming and specification development of equipment, and implementation of project related instrumentation and controls hardware”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensures that instrumentation and utilities control systems are properly specified, installed, programmed and calibrated to perform design function
Industry & Context.
Safely and effectively troubleshoot analog/digital hardware on utilities process control systems, and instrumentation; addressing "bad actor" instrument performance for replacement/upgrade
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), 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 kneeling, Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
at least 2+ years utilities equipment/systems experience (boilers/steam &condensate, chillers & cooling towers/chilled water, compressors/compressed air oil-free, distillation units/pretreatment & purified water, etc. ), or equivalent related experience, High School Diploma/GED, Knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and process control systems, Capable of using standard department information tools, including but not limited to, CMMS, computers, tablets, data gathering systems, logs, etc.
Nice to Have
An accomplished controls technician with 5+ years utilities equipment/systems experience (boilers/steam &condensate, chillers & cooling towers/chilled water, compressors/compressed air oil-free, distillation units/pretreatment & purified water, etc. ), Associate’s degree in electronics technology or equivalent, knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, and process control systems, Experience in using various software applications, including but not limited to, control systems, CMMS (Maximo), Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Word, etc. ), etc.
What You'll Do.
and repair of process instrumentation and control systems used in the generation and/or distribution of utilities
programming and specification development of equipment
and implementation of project related instrumentation and controls hardware
Ensures that instrumentation and utilities control systems are properly specified
programmed and calibrated to perform design function
Safely and effectively troubleshoot analog/digital hardware on utilities process control systems
including distributed control systems (DCS)
programmable logic controllers (PLC's) single loop analog controllers and related peripherals such as scanners
Periodic assessment/inspection of field device calibration frequencies and addressing "bad actor" instrument performance for replacement/upgrade
Assist engineering in development of functional specifications and/or design on process control systems for controls programming on major equipment/systems
Support validation and project commissioning associated with instrumentation and controls
Ensures tasks are performed and documented in compliance with approved procedures
and other quality requirements
Completes assigned workload within predetermined schedules
and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
awareness and compliance with all safety
quality and other job-related policies and Actively participate in workplace safety and quality audits
and in other Corporate and departmental programs or initiatives
Use of precision tools and equipment to complete instrumentation/controls related tasks
Establishes and builds relationships and good communication channels with team members
both internal and external to Abbott.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Establishes and builds relationships and good communication channels with team members, customers, and other personnel, both internal and external to Abbott.
Communication Scope
Establishes and builds relationships and good communication channels with team members, customers, and other personnel, both internal and external to Abbott.
Process & Methodology
implementation of project related instrumentation and controls hardware, Support validation and project commissioning associated with instrumentation and controls
Full 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. ## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **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’ll also have access to: * Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. * Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. * An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution * Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. * 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 Abbott Park, IL for the GES Global Engineering Services division. The Controls Calibration Engineer will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of process instrumentation and control systems used in the generation and/or distribution of utilities. Supports design, programming and specification development of equipment, and implement
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