Lead Application and Commissioning Technician

ABB Schweiz AG; New Berlin (WI); Remote; USD 79,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Lead Application and Commissioning Technician to manage the pre-commissioning and commissioning phases for projects in process industries. This position entails reviewing project engineering, leading commissioning, and supporting warranty phases for various variable speed drive systems. With competitive salary estimates and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career at ABB.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Project Engineering, Technical Support or Application Engineering.
• USA citizenship preferred due to government projects.
• Candidates must have work authorization for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, and warranty phase for variable speed drive projects.
• Support late project execution engineering and resolve field issues.
• Lead site commissioning activities and finalize project documentation.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of medium voltage variable speed drive system equipment

Commercial astuteness

Willingness to travel

NFPA-70E compliance

Education

Associate of Electrical Technology or equivalent

Tools

VFD commissioning

motor commissioning

transformer commissioning

Job description

Lead Application and Commissioning Technician

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This is a position with grade

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This position reports to

Head of Startup and Warranty

Your role and responsibilities

This position is responsible for managing the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and warranty phase of applications in process industries, e.g., chemicals, oil and gas, mining, metals, etc., where variable speed drive and motor equipment packages are required. In addition, the successful candidate will also provide support in the late stages of project execution engineering, resolve field issues, and support the warranty phase of variable speed drive and motor systems.The work model for the role is: remote #LI-RemoteThis role is contributing to the Motion System Drives division in the US.In this role you will lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for assigned variable frequency drive system projects for End Users, EPCs, and Project OEM Customers. This will include reviewing the project execution’s engineering, provide input for commissioning schedules and plans, leading and executing the commissioning of all supplied equipment, as well as closing out all project final documentation after commissioning.You will work with our service team to support the customers’ needs during the warranty phase and hand over the service responsibilities at the end of the warranty. You will support our internal commissioning quotation process covering technical and commercial aspects of proposals.You will lead site commissioning activities and/or execute commissioning on all ABB-supplied equipment, including third-party supplied equipment consisting of ABB low and medium voltage VFDs, induction and synchronous motors, motor excitation control panels (MCP), multi-pulse VFD transformers, coolers, switchgear, synchronous bypass units (SBU), MCCs, E-houses, safe line systems, snubbers, lubrication skids, distribution transformers, and PLCs.You will execute performance testing to fulfill contractual obligations and will finalize all commissioning documentation at the conclusion, including correcting all redlined drawings and transferring finalized documentation and notices to the involved parties.

Qualifications for the role

• Associate of Electrical Technology or equivalent. 5+ years’ experience in related areas, e.g., Project Engineering, Technical Support, Application Engineering, Test Engineering, Field Service, Commissioning. Strong technical knowledge of medium voltage variable speed drive system equipment and applications. Commercial astuteness.
• USA citizenship is preferred due to government / military facility projects.
• Willing to travel (60%).
• NFPA-70E, medium voltage safety, first aid, VFD commissioning, SBU commissioning, motor commissioning, MCP commissioning, transformer commissioning, switchgear commissioning, protection relay commission, regional safety council training, TWIC card Certification preferred.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB System Drives is the market leader in high-power, high-performance drives, drive systems and packages for industrial process and large infrastructure applications, and a leading supplier of power conversion equipment for renewable energy and other applications. The Division offers global support to help customers, partners and equipment manufacturers with asset reliability, performance improvement and energy efficiency in mission critical applications.We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $79,800 and $148,200 annually.myBenefitsABB.com