Remote Data Center PLC Senior Technician

ABB Inc.

Illinois

Remote

USD 114,616,000 - 186,252,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Short term disability

Long term disability

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead pre-startup, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power applications across the United States.

You will guide on-site teams, interface with customers, contractors and design engineers, and travel extensively to client sites. Responsibilities include coordinating startup activities, testing power systems, troubleshooting PLCs and communications, and delivering safe,

Qualifications

Must have strong field leadership for complex assignments.
Experience with startup, commissioning, energization and switching.
Ability to read electrical/control drawings and apply engineering methods.
Willingness to travel extensively across the United States.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and execute field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC/Relay transfers.
Lead testing of emergency and standby power systems.
Configure and troubleshoot generator controls, PLCs, HMIs, and ACS systems.
Perform advanced PLC ladder logic troubleshooting and modifications.
Establish and troubleshoot Modbus and PLC communications.
Interpret diagrams and commissioning procedures.
Manage on-site execution, status updates and punch lists.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians on safe practices.