Senior PLC & Paralleling Tech — Data Center Power

BlackBerry Inc.; Cary (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Travel allowances

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead complex field assignments on paralleling switchgear and PLC/Relay systems across the United States.

You will guide junior field resources and act as the technical interface for customers, contractors, and project teams, ensuring safe, on-time execution. The role requires extensive travel, startup/commissioning experience, and strong diagnostic skills across industrial networking, HMIs, and protective relays.

Qualifications

• Highly technical field experience with complex electrical and control systems.
• Independent capability for complex assignments and field leadership.
• Ability to read and redline electrical drawings and apply engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-startup, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of paralleling switchgear.
• Direct on-site teams, coordinate energization and switching under schedule pressure.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, relays, and control networks across customer sites.
• Prepare field reports, checklists, and customer-facing updates.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Switchgear & relays

Generator controls

PLC & HMIs

Industrial networking

Field leadership

Startup & commissioning

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

ABB Energy Commander

GE/Emerson RX3i PLCs

Proficy Machine Edition

ABB AC500 / Automation Builder

Job description

ABB is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to lead complex field assignments on paralleling switchgear and PLC/Relay systems across the United States.

You will guide junior field resources and act as the technical interface for customers, contractors, and project teams, ensuring safe, on-time execution. The role requires extensive travel, startup/commissioning experience, and strong diagnostic skills across industrial networking, HMIs, and protective relays.