Offshore / Onshore Field Service Technician

ABB Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in New York seeks a candidate for a technical support role involving installation and maintenance of Low and Medium Voltage VFDs. Candidates should have significant experience and be prepared for extensive travel. The work model is remote, and offers opportunities to leverage technical expertise in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant experience with LV/MV systems or 9 years without a degree.
• Ability to work long hours and handle travel rotations.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and troubleshooting of VFDs for various applications.
• Coordinate activities with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Prepare for spare parts and test tools and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge in LV and/or MV Drives

Ability to travel up to 80%

Understanding of power electronics

Education

Associate degree or High school diploma/GED with relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY

Under the direction of Motion High Power Head of Startup & Warranty, Renewables Field Service provides technical onsite and offsite support and expertise in response to a variety of site work requests, telephone calls and emails regarding installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and programming questions and to technical problems encountered by users of ABB Medium Voltage drives and systems. This in turn results in different actions on the part of the individual depending on the specific circumstances of each case. Execution is performed in a timely manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of ABB Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for both land based and offshore wind applications.
• Coordinate activities with related groups to most efficiently achieve objectives to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Carry out preparatory work regarding spare parts, testing of tools and equipment, and documentation as required.
• In close co-operation with customers and other ABB teams, takes actions to identify new service business opportunities for ABB.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree and 7 years of relevant experience or High school diploma/GED and 9 years of relevant experience or military education/experience required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field and 5 years of relevant experience highly preferred
• Knowledge in LV and/or MV Drives, power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC converters, computer network communication protocol, and theory of operation.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time, willing to work long hours, 12+, on short notice for extended amounts of time, willing to be on a seven day and up to 21 day travel rotation

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The work model for the role is: remote

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