Remote Data Center PLC Lead Technician

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

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to provide independent technical leadership for pre-startup, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power applications.

This remote-in-the-US role requires extensive nationwide travel and offers the chance to mentor junior staff while serving customers, contractors, and project teams. You will lead on-site execution, coordinate daily work, document results, and ensure safe, high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience leading startup and commissioning work for power systems.
• Ability to read electrical/control drawings and apply field methods.
• Strong travel capability and customer-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex field assignments involving paralleling switchgear and PLC schemes.
• Lead testing of emergency power systems and manage on-site execution.
• Configure generator controls and PLC/ACS networks; troubleshoot communications.
• Mentor junior field staff and coordinate multi-person site teams.
• Prepare field service reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

PLC controls

Generator controls

Electrical diagrams

Project coordination

Customer communication

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

RX3i PLCs

Proficy Machine Edition

ABB AC500

Automation Builder

CP600 HMI

Panel Builder

Cimplicity

Woodward EasyGen

Protection relays

Job description

ABB is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to provide independent technical leadership for pre-startup, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power applications.

This remote-in-the-US role requires extensive nationwide travel and offers the chance to mentor junior staff while serving customers, contractors, and project teams. You will lead on-site execution, coordinate daily work, document results, and ensure safe, high-quality