ABB Ltd

Data Center CoE - Field Service Technician

ABB Ltd$95K — $135K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Progressive electrical engineering experience with relevant hands-on experience or formal education.
  • Advanced expertise in electrical design principles and applications.
  • In-depth knowledge of NEC and safety regulations.
  • High-level verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Analytical skills to address issues and enhance operational quality.
  • Capability for cross-functional teamwork with various stakeholder groups.
  • Leadership in project oversight and experience influencing peers and clients.
  • Proficient with MS Office and project management software. Preference for specific automation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer engagements as ABB's primary representative, ensuring excellent service.
  • Plan and execute service work with a focus on urgency and quality.
  • Identify customer system improvements to enhance performance.
  • Communicate potential upgrade and service opportunities to account teams.
  • Prepare job sites and oversee subcontractors during service execution.
  • Perform troubleshooting and complex field service tasks accurately.
  • Ensure readiness of all materials and equipment for service assignments.
  • Drive continuous improvement in service processes and documentation.

Benefits

  • Two medical plan options plus dental and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance with options to buy-up.
  • Generous parental leave policy and employee assistance programs.
  • 401k Savings Plan with corporate contributions and stock acquisition options.
  • 11 paid holidays and service-based vacation allowances.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Service Manager

In this role you will be responsible for start-up and commissioning and post-start-up field services primarily within the data center market, in Electrification Services for the United States, ensuring ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. You will have an exciting opportunity to travel the U.S. on ABB's dime as field service resources receive comprehensive travel and lodging accommodations as well as per diem. While on the road supporting our Data Center Services, you will execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and deliver excellent customer service to exceed our customers' expectations.

The work model for the role is: Remote in the US

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead on-site customer engagement - Serve as ABB's primary representative, ensuring strong communication, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
Execute service work with urgency - Plan and deliver service tasks aligned with customer orders, quality standards, and first-time-right execution.
Identify system and operational improvements - Evaluate installed equipment and customer processes to uncover performance enhancements and eliminate pain points.
Communicate service opportunities - Capture and relay upgrade, service, and modernization opportunities to internal account teams.
Coordinate site preparation and subcontractors - Prepare job sites, support project teams, and oversee subcontractor activities.
Perform advanced field service tasks - Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues using certified tools and methods.
Ensure materials and equipment readiness - Prepare material lists and verify availability and quality of all required parts and tools.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives - Recommend and implement improvements to processes, products, and service delivery.
Complete technical documentation - Produce accurate reports, test records, and customer-signed documentation for all assignments.
Provide technical consulting and mentorship - Act as a subject-matter expert, coach colleagues, support certifications, and train customers.
Perform duties in Power Delivery & Electrification - Execute work in Power Delivery, Medium & Low Voltage Electrification, and Control Systems.
Champion safety and compliance - Uphold ABB's safety culture, lead HSE practices, report hazards, and ensure proper PPE use.

Qualifications:
Progressive electrical engineering experience - HS diploma/GED with 10+ years hands-on experience; OR associate/trade certification with 8+ years; OR bachelor's with 5+ years; OR HS diploma/GED with 5+ years equivalent work or military experience servicing critical power equipment.
Advanced electrical design expertise - Advanced theoretical experience across all aspects of electrical design.
Comprehensive code and standards knowledge - Strong knowledge of NEC, safety codes, regulations, and QA requirements.
Strong communication capabilities - Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Analytical and quality-driven mindset - Proven ability to analyze issues, improve processes, and drive quality outcomes.
Cross-functional collaboration - Able to work effectively with maintenance teams, engineering groups, and management stakeholders.
Leadership and project oversight - Project management or supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead and influence customers and peers.
Technical software proficiency - Skilled in MS Office, Google Suite, and project/issue-tracking platforms such as BIM, Compass, CxAlloy, and Procore.
Preference will be given - Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Emerson RX3i/Proficy, ABB AC500/Automation Builder, CP600 HMI/Panelbuilder, Zenon/Cimplicity, Woodward Easygen/LSS, networking tools (Wireshark, IED Scout), and relay testing/configuration (Siemens, ABB REX640/SSC600/REF615/REG615, SEL, Multilin), plus RTAC configuration.
Language and work authorization - Must be fluent in written and conversational English and currently authorized to work and live in the United States.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $46 per hour to $65 per hour USD.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to myBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
  • Vision benefit
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
  • Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
  • Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
  • Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
  • Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program


Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)


Time off
  • ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
  • Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at ABB Ltd

More Technical Services Jobs

Find similar Data Center CoE - Field Service Technician jobs: