Senior PLC Technician - Data Center Power & Commissioning

ABB Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); A distancia; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Life & Disability

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

11 paid holidays

Vacation based on years of service

Descripción de la vacante

ABB Inc. is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to independently lead field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC/relay systems in mission-critical power applications.

You will mentor junior staff and serve as a trusted technical contact with customers, contractors, and design teams. The role requires extensive travel across the United States, with accommodations and per diem provided. You will coordinate startup, commissioning, and preventive maintenance while ensuring on-time,

Formación

• Extensive field experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear and protective relays.
• Proven ability to lead startup, commissioning, and outage work under tight timelines.
• Ability to read and redline electrical/control drawings and apply field methods.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and execute complex field assignments involving paralleling switchgear and PLC/Relay transfers.
• Lead testing of emergency power systems and manage on-site activities and teams.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs/ACS, and generator controls.
• Perform advanced PLC ladder logic tweaks following approved change controls.
• Establish and troubleshoot communications (Modbus, PLC-to-PLC, BMS/SCADA).
• Prepare field service reports, startup checklists, and status updates for customers.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; act as senior escalation resource.

Conocimientos

Field leadership

Troubleshooting

PLC/Relay knowledge

Electrical drawings

Project coordination

Customer communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

ABB Energy Commander

RX3i PLCs

Proficy Machine Edition

AC500

CP600 HMI

Modbus

Industrial Ethernet

Descripción del empleo

ABB Inc. is seeking a Data Center Sr. PLC Technician to independently lead field assignments for paralleling switchgear and PLC/relay systems in mission-critical power applications.

You will mentor junior staff and serve as a trusted technical contact with customers, contractors, and design teams. The role requires extensive travel across the United States, with accommodations and per diem provided. You will coordinate startup, commissioning, and preventive maintenance while ensuring on-time,