Remote Senior PLC Field Lead — Data Center Power Systems

ABB Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Senior PLC Technician for Data Center Power Systems. You will lead pre-startup, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power applications.

The role includes on-site leadership, mentoring junior staff, and acting as the primary technical interface with customers and teams. The position allows a remote work model in the US with substantial travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 7+ years of field experience, or degree with 5+ years.
• Independent capability on highly complex field assignments.
• Experience with mission-critical power systems and paralleling switchgear.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and apply engineering methods on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC schemes.
• Oversee testing, startup, and commissioning activities on-site.
• Configure and troubleshoot generator controls, relays, and PLCs.
• Mentor junior field engineers and coordinate multi-person teams.
• Prepare field reports, checklists, and customer updates.

Skills

Paralleling switchgear

PLC controls

HMI/ACS platforms

Troubleshooting

Field leadership

Education

Bachelor or associate degree in related field

Tools

ABB AC500

GE RX3i PLCs

Proficy Machine Edition

Cimplicity

Job description

ABB Inc. is seeking a Senior PLC Technician for Data Center Power Systems. You will lead pre-startup, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power applications.

The role includes on-site leadership, mentoring junior staff, and acting as the primary technical interface with customers and teams. The position allows a remote work model in the US with substantial travel.