Lead Application and Commissioning Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Application and Commissioning Technician to manage the pre-commissioning and commissioning phases for variable frequency drive systems. This role involves leading site activities, supporting project execution, and ensuring customer satisfaction during the warranty phase. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in process industries. Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering sustainable solutions and enhancing operational efficiency in diverse applications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Project Engineering or Commissioning.
• Strong technical knowledge of medium voltage variable speed drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-commissioning and commissioning phases for variable frequency drive projects.
• Lead site commissioning activities and execute performance testing.

Skills

Project Engineering

Technical Support

Application Engineering

Field Service

Commissioning

Medium Voltage Safety

First Aid

VFD Commissioning

Motor Commissioning

Transformer Commissioning

Education

Associate of Electrical Technology

Tools

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Switchgear

Protection Relay

Job description

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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

This 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. 3+ 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.

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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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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