Director, Commissioning and Start-Up Engineering

This position has responsibility for managing and leading AbbVies Global energy management programs. Global energy spend is approximately $100 million per year which includes purchased electricity and fuel. AbbVies total CO2 emissions are well over 1 billion pounds annually. This position will have overall responsibility and accountability to lead and manage all energy related initiatives such as cost reductions and CO2 emissions reductions within AbbVie. Energy related cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives are critical to the success of this position. CO2 emissions and other energy related greenhouse gas emissions are being scrutinized by both regulatory authorities around the World as well as the public sector. This position will focus on minimizing AbbVies overall carbon footprint and achieving challenging energy and environmental targets. This is a very strategic function in AbbVie and this position must proactively influence Global Leaders and Site Directors.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and program development for energy related issues.
• Provide leadership and support to all AbbVie sites in negotiating cost effective energy contracts with energy suppliers.
• Ensure we achieve our internal and external energy & CO2 reduction targets.
• Provide leadership to site directors and facility energy managers in the development approval and implementation of multi-million dollar energy projects and programs.
• Fulfill the role of company-wide energy expert.
• Develop AbbVie energy LRP energy related KPIs and ensure that detailed energy surveys assessments and audits are accomplished.
• Pursue measures to optimize the existing facilities infrastructure and be responsible for tracking and creating reports and data for ongoing energy performance improvement.

Qualifications :

• Position requires 15 years of experience in energy utilities project engineering pharmaceuticals management and leadership. Excellent verbal and written communication are required. Individual must have a proven ability to positively influence results in achieving goals and objectives. Must have a strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build effective teams. A BS degree in engineering is required and a masters degree is desirable.
• Individual must have a proven ability to positively influence results in achieving goals and objectives. Position must be able to interact with senior management on energy issues. Global energy spend is significant for AbbVie and this position has the overall responsibility to lead and manage the function.

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 long-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 Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys 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 and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time