Senior Data Center PLC Technician - Travel-Heavy Role

ABB Inc.; Nevada (IA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee discount

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

ABB 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. Travel nationwide, lead on-site teams, and interface with customers and engineers.

You will configure, troubleshoot PLCs, relays, HMIs, and communications, and guide junior staff while ensuring safety and quality on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Independent field capability for highly complex assignments.
• Experience with paralleling switchgear and generator controls.
• Read electrical drawings and apply engineering methods in the field.
• Strong communication and leadership for multi-person teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute field assignments involving Paralleling Switchgear and PLC/Relay transfers.
• Lead testing of emergency power systems and transfer sequences.
• Configure and troubleshoot generator controls, relays, and ACS/PLC systems.
• Mentor junior field engineers and coordinate on-site activities.
• Prepare field service reports, startup checklists, and customer updates.
• Protect assets, manage costs, and improve service delivery.

Skills

Low- and-medium voltage switchgear

Generator controls

PLC-based controls

HMI/ACS platforms

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Field leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED; 7+ years field experience

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ABB Energy Commander

Proficy Machine Edition

AC500

Panel Builder

Cimplicity

Testing tools

Job description

ABB 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. Travel nationwide, lead on-site teams, and interface with customers and engineers.

You will configure, troubleshoot PLCs, relays, HMIs, and communications, and guide junior staff while ensuring safety and quality on high-profile projects.