Lead Data Center PLC Technician - Travel-Heavy Commissioning

ABB Inc.; New Mexico; Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead independent technical activities from pre-startup through maintenance of paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power applications.

The role involves extensive nationwide travel, on-site leadership of field teams, and serving as the primary technical interface for customers, contractors, and project teams. Strong hands-on experience with PLCs, relays, and switchgear is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years field experience with electrical control systems
• Experience with startup/commissioning activities
• Ability to travel extensively across the United States
• Read and redline electrical/control drawings with engineering methods

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC/Relay schemes
• Lead on-site testing of emergency/standby power systems
• Configure and troubleshoot generator controls and protective relays
• Perform PLC ladder logic modifications and ACS parameter changes
• Establish and troubleshoot PLC/ACS and BMS/SCADA communications
• Mentor junior field engineers and coordinate multi-person site teams

Skills

Field leadership

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ABB Energy Commander

GE/Emerson RX3i PLCs

ABB AC500

Job description

ABB is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead independent technical activities from pre-startup through maintenance of paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power applications.

The role involves extensive nationwide travel, on-site leadership of field teams, and serving as the primary technical interface for customers, contractors, and project teams. Strong hands-on experience with PLCs, relays, and switchgear is essential.