Senior Data Center PLC & Controls Technician

ABB Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to provide expert on-site leadership for paralleling switchgear and PLC/Relay control systems in mission-critical power applications.

You will manage complex field activities, mentor junior staff, and serve as a key technical liaison with customers, contractors, and project teams. The role involves extensive nationwide travel across the United States, with accommodations provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 7+ years of field experience or an associate/bachelor degree with 5+ years in related field.
• Extensive experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, and generator controls.
• Experience leading startup/commissioning and coordinating multi-person site teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC/Relay transfer schemes.
• Lead testing of emergency/standby power systems and perform transfers and load management.
• Configure and troubleshoot generator controls, PLCs, HMIs, and communications.
• Mentor junior field staff and act as a senior escalation resource for remote/on-site troubleshooting.
• Prepare field service reports, startup checklists, and customer-facing updates.

Education

High school diploma or GED with 7+ years of field experience

Associate or bachelor degree with 5+ years in related field

Tools

ABB Energy Commander

Proficy Machine Edition

ABB AC500 & Automation Builder

CP600 HMI/Panel Builder

Cimplicity / supervisory platforms

Woodward EasyGen / LS5

Protective relays & testing tools

Modbus & SCADA integration

Job description

ABB is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to provide expert on-site leadership for paralleling switchgear and PLC/Relay control systems in mission-critical power applications.

You will manage complex field activities, mentor junior staff, and serve as a key technical liaison with customers, contractors, and project teams. The role involves extensive nationwide travel across the United States, with accommodations provided.