Sr. Resident Field Service Technician

MedStar Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial infrastructure is seeking a Senior Resident Field Service Technician to support safe plant operations and manage DCS systems. This role involves routine maintenance, technical troubleshooting, and offers significant career growth through hands-on experience. Candidates must possess an associate degree in a relevant field and have extensive experience.

Benefits

Relocation assistance provided

Mentorship opportunities

Hands-on experience

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in DCS Systems maintenance and process control.
• Willingness to relocate near Baton Rouge, LA.

Responsibilities

• Provide site service ensuring safe and efficient plant operation.
• Perform routine maintenance and technical support.
• Troubleshoot DCS hardware and software issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Self-motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Automation, or Control

Tools

ABB 800xA/AC800M DCS

Microsoft (Office)

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

ABB's Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world's largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun - leaner and cleaner.

We offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Senior Resident Field Service Technician near Baton Rouge, LA, you will work independently and as part of a team based on customer/contract requirements.
• Provide site service to ensure safe and efficient plant operation utilizing the ABB 800xA/AC800M Distributed Control System.
• Handle all periodic, routine, preventive maintenance, and shutdown support as part of your role (additional support from ABB Technical and Advanced Services available as needed).
• Troubleshoot distributed control system hardware, software issues, and manage technical support requests to optimize system performance.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Automation, or Control related field plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft, networking, cyber security, and ABB 800xA/AC800M DCS is a plus. Formal training will be provided.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple customer responsibilities.
• Experience in DCS Systems maintenance, configuration, and process control. Must be willing to relocate near Baton Rouge, LA; relocation assistance provided.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, commitment to excellence, effective communication, problem-solving, teamwork, customer focus, and professionalism.

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You'll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn't just matter, it moves things forward.

What's in it for you

Bring your full self to work - your ideas, energy, and ambition. Grow your skills, shape your path, and take on meaningful challenges. Your work creates impact you can see and feel daily.

More About Us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.

For more information on your EEO rights, visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Applicants may review the plan of a particular ABB facility by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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