Company Description

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 - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and LinkedIn .

Job Description

The Electrical Power Distribution Technician perform inspections, problem analysis and corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance tasks in the electrical distribution systems and to electrical equipment in Utilities, Cogeneration, Water Treatment Plant, "Lift Station" and Building Facilities. Executes maintenance work and operate high voltage electrical distribution system from 4.16kV to 115kV. The objective of the personnel is to maintain the electrical systems in optimal operational conditions, safely and efficiently, complying with EPA, OSHA and Corporate regulations. Observe guidelines of the National Electrical Code and Corporate Construction Standards. It serves as a technical resource in the construction of facilities, supporting the Project Engineering section.

Responsabilities

• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to electrical distribution systems, substations and electrical equipment associated with the processes of Utilities, Cogeneration, WWTP, lift stations ("Lift Stations") and Electrical Facilities. Perform tasks of analysis of problems in the electrical and control systems in the different equipment and processes of the facilities including softstarters frequency variators.
• Operate the electrical distribution system for load transfer, shutdowns and alternate power supply of the substations and equipment.
• Provide preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to high voltage distribution systems from 115 kV to low voltage installations up to 120 Vac
• Perform calibrations of electromechanical and / or electronic protection relays and calibration and adjustment of circuit breakers up to 115kV.
• Complete thermography inspections, prepare and submit reports of the electrical distribution systems and to any specific systems as required by our clients.
• Assist and provide support to other functional Maintenance areas such as refrigeration technicians, instrumentation and mechanics during maintenance work and / or maintenance projects as required.
• Provide specialized service of calibration and adjustment of circuit breakers, testing of grounds systems, studies and load analysis, studies and analysis of power quality and analysis of major electrical problems in the power distribution system into manufacturing areas as required.
• Provide technical assistance and maintenance support in the planning and execution of engineering projects in site facilities.
• Document clearly and specifically electrical maintenance activities using the forms provided and properly fill out the test data forms.
• Observe and comply with all safety rules and procedures that apply to the site Operations. Use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and inform, correct and suggest improvements to unsafe conditions. Comply with the Corporate Policies. and with the regulations of CGMP, OSHA, EPA, Industrial Hygiene and Human Resources that apply to the maintenance activities.
  
  
  

Significant Work Activities

• Awkward/forceful/repetitive motions (arms above shoulders, bent wrists, etc.) is required.
• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required.
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
• Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment
• Exposure to temps below 60 degrees Fahrenheit/16 degrees Celsius on a regular basis is required
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weights of more than 20 lbs/9 kgs on a daily basis is required
• Work at heights, e.g. ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, etc.
• Wear ear plugs
• Work in confined spaces
• Work in noisy environment
• Repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling is required
• Exposure to temps above 85 degrees Fahrenheit/28 degrees Celsius on a regular basis is required
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Electricity Technology.
• Puerto Rico Electrician License is required.
• Experience, knowledge and skill with high voltage and sophisticated maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge with good manufacturing practices (BOP's, GMP's and safety standards).
• Availability to work weekends, overtime and holidays according to business needs.
  
  
  

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 of this 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 any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie's policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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