Document Control Specialist

The Opportunity This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services division. The Technical Writer and Document Controller manage document change control and support general business functions, ensuring that all documents and data affecting equipment operation, procurement, manufacturability, quality, and reliability are current and approved for release. Technical Writing and Document Controlling includes safety, regulatory, technical trade, and developmental programs intended to ensure personnel can sustain and improve operations. They ensure that operational and design document changes are performed accurately, effectively, and with superior efficiency, are reviewed for impact across areas and sites, and are coordinated for implementation. Documentation includes processing and submitting document changes. What You'll Work On Work with department management to identify and maintain current documentation procedures for individual trade functions and ensure they are up to date. Incorporate changes into affected documents by performing data entries in the system and issuing the revised document to the viewing application for users. Advise and respond to queries on effecting changes to documents by interfacing with document owners and originators of changes, providing prior and current revisions of documents, and running queries and reports. Identify improvements by analyzing the current business/system processes and recommending improvements within the scope of influence. Assist in internal, corporate, divisional, regulatory, and third‑party audits (preparation activities and post‑audit activities). Ensure compliance with all Abbott procedures and all applicable regulatory agency requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Broad knowledge of business concepts, procedures, and practices with a general understanding of department fundamentals. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, work independently, and be well organized in program development and administration. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, document change systems such as Windchill, and training management systems such as LMS (preferred). Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities. Preferred Qualifications Two‑year degree or some college credits in a technical field (preferred). Equal Opportunity Employer Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Base Pay The base pay for this position is $25.00 – $50.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr