Reliability Engineering Technician (PdM)

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description

Apply advanced predictive maintenance technologies on a variety of complex and integrated equipment and systems to diagnose, identify root cause and recommend the appropriate corrective actions to avert equipment problems/failures.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Performs Predictive Maintenance (PdM) procedures on a variety of equipment i.e. HVAC systems, pumps, blowers, motors, agitators, compressors, reactors, steam and water systems etc.
• Collects and interprets machine reliability data using machinery vibration, ultrasonic sound transmission and infrared analysis techniques. Based on the PdM analysis, work with the Reliability group to evaluate existing PM frequencies and procedures, recommend and make adjustments based on historical trending data. Incumbent will be required to determine root cause and recommend actions based on data collected from use of the predictive technologies.
• Performs pipeline inspections using boroscope and sewer camera equipment. Performs ultrasonic thickness gauging and airborne ultrasonic sound detection. Will perform non-intrusive pipeline flow measurements.
• Incumbent will be required to specify, order and install accelerometer sensors to be used for continuous or periodic equipment vibration monitoring, install sample ports and take oil samples for chemical analysis, and provide findings and corrective action to customer or maintenance group based on the tribology report.
• Incumbent will provide technical support to maintenance and engineering and assist in the training of Senior Mechanics on precision maintenance practices, i.e. Laser Alignment, belt tensioning. Performs training and hands on instruction for less experienced tradesmen. Assists in training of Senior Mechanics to elevate their skills to PdM Technician level.
• Analyzes PdM measurements and provides an engineering analysis to the client as to the condition of the equipment. Provides reports to Plant Engineering on a predetermined basis as outlined by Department Manager.
• Participates in work group team meetings and actively looks for methods and work processes that improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
• When required, processes paperwork such as work orders, house requisitions, reports and various other forms.
• Effectively communicates the status of jobs to customers and supervisors. Ensures that adequate information is shared with other work groups when transferring work orders.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or equivalent, Level 1 Ultrasound Certification, Level II Vibration
• Analysis Certification, Level 1 Infrared Certification.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis software ( Emerson AMS Machinery Manager or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years previous experience and achieved a Senior Level in one of the following trades:
• Mechanic, pipefitter, electrician and HVAC. A minimum of 2 years of increasing job knowledge in the PdM Group.
• Advanced typing skills, an understanding of computer operations, data interpretation, analysis and report writing are required.
• The PdM Technician is required to work in various locations and environments while performing predictive and demand maintenance work and other job related activities.
• Valid state issued Driver’s license.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time ofthis posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of anybonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleand absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

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AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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