Senior Data Center PLC & Switchgear Lead – Remote & Travel

ABB Inc.; Idaho; Remote; USD 114,616,000 - 186,252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee discount

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead field activities, startup, and commissioning of paralleling switchgear and PLC systems for mission-critical power applications.

The role is remote in the United States with extensive nationwide travel to customer sites. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate on-site work, and ensure high-quality delivery for complex projects. Ideal candidates have strong PLC and generator controls experience, the ability to read electrical

Qualifications

• Experience leading field deployments and complex startup activities.
• Strong ability to read electrical/control drawings and apply engineering methods.
• Experience with generator controls, protective relays, and PLC-based controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC schemes.
• Lead testing of emergency power systems, transfers, and load management.
• Configure and troubleshoot generator controls, relays, and HMIs.
• Modify PLC logic and ACS parameters per approved docs.
• Establish Modbus, PLC-to-PLC, and SCADA communications.
• Interpret diagrams and procedures for commissioning.
• Lead on-site execution, manage work, and track status.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide coaching on safety and delivery.
• Serve as senior escalation resource for remote/on-site issues.
• Submit field reports, checklists, and time/expense records.
• Protect assets, control costs, and drive quality improvements.
• Build customer relationships through clear findings and actions.

Skills

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

PLC controls

Electrical diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paralleling switchgear

PLC test equipment

Job description

ABB Inc. is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead field activities, startup, and commissioning of paralleling switchgear and PLC systems for mission-critical power applications.

The role is remote in the United States with extensive nationwide travel to customer sites. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate on-site work, and ensure high-quality delivery for complex projects. Ideal candidates have strong PLC and generator controls experience, the ability to read electrical