Senior Data Center PLC & Switchgear Technician

ABB Inc.

Maryland

Remote

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Savings Plan

Paid holidays

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Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to provide independent technical leadership for pre-startup, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of ABB paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power applications.

The role involves mentoring junior staff, coordinating on-site activities, and acting as a trusted technical contact for customers, contractors, and project teams. The position requires extensive nationwide travel across the United States with comprehensive

Qualifications

Must have 7+ years field experience with related systems or 5+ years with advanced degree.
Ability to handle highly complex field assignments and read complex electrical drawings.
Experience with startup, commissioning, and on-site coordination of multi-person teams.
Willingness to travel extensively within the United States and stay at customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute complex field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC schemes.
Lead testing of emergency power systems and coordinated transfers.
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot PLC/relay systems and communications.
Mentor junior field staff and act as senior escalation resource for remote/on-site troubleshooting.
Prepare field service reports, startup checklists, and documentation.