Senior Data Center PLC & Switchgear Technician

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

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. seeks a Data Center Senior PLC Technician to lead pre-startup, startup, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power systems. You will guide junior field resources, interface with customers, and drive on-site execution with travel across the United States.

The role requires extensive travel, strong PLC/relay knowledge, and the ability to read complex electrical drawings while ensuring safety and quality in every project.

Qualifications

• Education as above with field experience in power systems.
• Independent field capability on complex assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of LV/MV switchgear and protective relays.
• Experience in startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical/control drawings and apply methods.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the U.S. and meet site safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex field assignments on switchgear and PLC schemes.
• Lead testing of emergency power and transfer sequences.
• Configure and troubleshoot generator controls, relays, and PLCs.
• Perform advanced PLC ladder logic modifications per change control.
• Establish and troubleshoot communications (Modbus, PLC-PLC, BMS/SCADA).
• Review diagrams, schematics, and commissioning procedures.
• Lead on-site execution, coordinate daily work and risks.
• Mentor junior field engineers and technicians on scope and safety.
• Act as escalation resource for remote/on-site troubleshooting.
• Complete field service reports, checklists, and documentation.

Skills

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Technical reporting

Education

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

Associate or Bachelor degree with 5+ years in related field

Tools

ABB AC500 and Automation Builder

Proficy Machine Edition

GE RX3i PLCs

HMI/Panel Builder software

Cimplicity

Modbus / Industrial Ethernet

Job description

ABB Inc. seeks a Data Center Senior PLC Technician to lead pre-startup, startup, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power systems. You will guide junior field resources, interface with customers, and drive on-site execution with travel across the United States.

The role requires extensive travel, strong PLC/relay knowledge, and the ability to read complex electrical drawings while ensuring safety and quality in every project.