Senior Data Center PLC Technician - Remote Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings Plan with Company Contrib

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

11 paid holidays

Vacation policy

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead on-site commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ABB paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power systems across the United States.

The role requires independent technical leadership, mentoring of junior staff, and frequent travel to customer locations. You will manage start-up activities, documentation, and customer communications while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant field experience with HV/LV switchgear and controls.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.
• Experience leading startup, commissioning, and field teams.
• Strong ability to read and redline electrical/control drawings and install procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex field assignments involving paralleling switchgear and PLC/Relay transfers.
• Lead testing of emergency/standby power systems, including transfer sequences and load management.
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot generator controls, protective relays, and PLCs.
• Mentor junior field engineers and technicians; coordinate on-site activities and safety.

Skills

PLC-based controls

Low/medium voltage switchgear

Industrial networking

Generator controls

Education

High school diploma or GED; 7+ years field experience OR Associate/Bachelor degree; 5+ years in related field

Tools

ABB Energy Commander / paralleling switchgear

GE/Emerson RX3i PLCs & Proficy Machine Edition

ABB AC500 / Automation Builder

CP600 HMI / Panel Builder / Cimplicity

Job description

ABB Inc. is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead on-site commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ABB paralleling switchgear and controls in mission-critical power systems across the United States.

The role requires independent technical leadership, mentoring of junior staff, and frequent travel to customer locations. You will manage start-up activities, documentation, and customer communications while ensuring safety and quality standards.