Senior Data Center PLC Technician - Field Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ABB Inc. seeks a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC/relay transfer schemes across mission-critical power applications.

You will guide startup, commissioning, and preventive maintenance while mentoring junior staff and serving as a key technical contact for customers and contractors. The role requires extensive travel across the United States, flexibility for on-site work at customer locations, and strict adherence to safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 7+ years of field experience or an associate/bachelor with 5+ years in related field.
• Experience with high- and medium-voltage switchgear, protective relays, generator controls, PLC-based controls and industrial networking.
• Strong ability to read electrical drawings and lead startup/commissioning work.
• Willingness to travel nationwide across the United States for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC/Relay transfer schemes.
• Coordinate testing of emergency power systems and manage on-site activities.
• Mentor junior field staff and serve as technical contact for customers and project teams.
• Prepare field service reports, checklists, and documentation with change-control practices.

Skills

Paralleling switchgear

PLC/Relay transfer

Modbus/PLC- to-PLC comms

Control system troubleshooting

Field leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED +7 yrs field exp

Associate or Bachelor degree +5 yrs in related field

Tools

ABB Energy Commander

Proficy Machine Edition

ABB AC500 / Automation Builder

HMI/Panel Builder tools

Job description

ABB Inc. seeks a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC/relay transfer schemes across mission-critical power applications.

You will guide startup, commissioning, and preventive maintenance while mentoring junior staff and serving as a key technical contact for customers and contractors. The role requires extensive travel across the United States, flexibility for on-site work at customer locations, and strict adherence to safety and