About Abbott

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.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture Free Style blood glucose test strips and Free Style Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the Free Style Precision, Free Style Lite and Free Style Libre systems.

Main Purpose of the Role

Coordinate and implement facility/utility projects and support facilities management program to deliver safe and reliable utilities/facilities for customers and business. SME for Hard Services Systems ensuring compliance to the Abbott Global Policies.

Main Responsibilities

• Create & lead the successful delivery of capital and complex Facility & Utility projects, generate plans, managing the associated cost and time constraints.
• Interact with Architects, M&E Designers/Engineers on matters relating to building services. Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
• Assist Design teams on development of site-specific Facility/Utility equipment/processes as required.
• Commission, organize and assess the work of contractors.
• Oversee and supervise the installation of building systems and specifying maintenance and operating procedures.
• Make life-cycle decisions about existing systems equipment and the appropriate location of new equipment.
• Ensure that the design criteria, specifications, and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements.
• Generate and execute validation protocols, trials/studies and create associated reports for facilities/utilities.
• Identify opportunities for new technology and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform and analyse data, evaluating results, forming conclusions & contributing to Facility/Utility process improvements.
• Identify and implement Cost Improvement and innovative Opportunities for Facility Operations.
• Oversight of facilities/utilities preventative maintenance program.
• Responsible for planning plant, office, and production equipment layouts for economy of operation and maximum utilization of facilities and equipment.
• Support other business departments in the execution of investigations, trials and challenges of the facilities related systems as required.
• Act as site SME for mechanical system networks, monitoring and maintenance management systems relating to Facilities Utilities and Equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

• NFQ level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years Engineering/Automation/Aviation/Energy sector/M&E construction/ FMCG/ Regulated industries.
• Other relevant disciplines applies i.e. electrician with relevant Facilities experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay
• Family health insurance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Career Development
• Fantastic new facility
• Growing business plus access to many more benefits

Job Details

Job Family: Facilities & Maintenance

Division: ADC Diabetes Care

Location: Ireland > Kilkenny: Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

Work Shift: IE - KKYFlx (Ireland)

Travel: Not specified

Medical Surveillance: Not Applicable

Significant Work Activities: Not Applicable

Base Pay: N/A. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.