Senior Field Service Technician

-; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB seeks a Senior Demand Field Service Technician in Houston to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of control systems in the Process Automation Energy sector. With 80% travel required, this role demands excellent technical knowledge and the ability to foster strong relationships with clients while delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in related experience required.
• Good knowledge of ABB 800xA/AC800M Distributed Control System is a plus.
• Must speak fluent English and have legal driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide site service for safe plant operation utilizing control systems.
• Handle periodic maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and maintain service logs.

Skills

Electrical

Chemical

Mechanical

Computer Science

Automation

Process Control

Microsoft

Cyber Security

DCS Systems Maintenance

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world

This Position reports to:
Regional Service Manager - South

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role you will be responsible for Demand Field Service in Process Automation Energy Industries Service. Senior Demand Field Service Technician's perform service in accordance with ABB standard processes, quality standards and safety guidelines. You will be in close cooperation with customers and other ABB teams, acting as the technical point while delivering quality service. As a Senior Demand Field Service Technician in proximity of Houston, TX or Baton Rouge, LA you will be required to work independently and as part of a team based on customer/contract requirements.

The work model for the role is: #LI - Remote

This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries Division in Houston, TX or Baton Rouge, LA area.

You will be mainly accountable to:

• Provide site service to ensure safe and efficient plant operation utilizing the ABB 800xA/AC800M Distributed Control System.
• All periodic, routine, preventive maintenance and shutdown support will be handled by you as part of your role (ABB Technical and Advanced Services will provide additional support where applicable at your direction).
• Troubleshoot distributed control system hardware, software issues, and manage technical support requests on the customers behalf to optimize system performance.
• Maintain customer database by logging each call and the support provided.
• Suggest ABB solutions to enhance system performance and expand scope of value-add service to the existing contract.
• Effectively communicate with all site stakeholders to ensure all contracted services meet or exceed expectations.
• Respond to customer questions, issues, and inquiries with accuracy and timeliness. Maintain a "follow-up" system with customers to ensure the technical advice provided was effective.
• Support projects for hardware and software upgrades, system modifications and additions, both on-line and off-line.

Our team dynamics:
You will join a dynamic, talented, and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role:

• Associate Level Desired; minimum of 5 years of Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Automation, or Process Control related experience; or a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments will be considered.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft, networking, cyber security, and ABB 800xA/AC800M Distributed Control System is a plus.
• Work experience including: DCS Systems maintenance, configuration, and process control. Selected resource will be taking care of Customers in the South Region. ABB relocation assistance will be provided.
• Travel required - 80%
• Applicants must speak fluent English and have a legal driver's license.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division's goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

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