ABB Ltd

Field Service Engineer, Data Centers - ELSE

ABB Ltd$72K — $135K *
US-Anywhere
+ 5 other locationsRemote
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED with 5 years of electrical/electronics experience, or an associate degree with 3 years, or a bachelor's degree with 3 years, or equivalent military experience related to critical power equipment.
  • Theoretical knowledge in electrical design required.
  • Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC) and safety regulations is necessary.
  • Proven skills in analysis and quality improvement efforts.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience using Microsoft and Google suite of products; familiarity with project management software is a plus.
  • Preference for candidates with knowledge of specific automation and control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute service work to meet customer expectations and satisfaction.
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency in delivering responsibilities effectively.
  • Ensure superior customer experience through clear communication of project timelines.
  • Prepare site work for larger projects and manage subcontractor relations on-site.
  • Work closely with managers and colleagues to identify and implement improvement strategies.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures, recommending preventive measures.
  • Assist customers with spare parts orders and resolve related issues.

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plan options, including a PPO or high deductible health plan.
  • Two dental plan options offered; vision benefits included.
  • Company-paid life insurance equal to 2X base pay; additional voluntary life options available.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage provided at no cost to employees.
  • Parental leave up to 6 weeks; employee assistance program available.
  • 401k savings plan with company contributions and an employee stock acquisition plan.
  • 11 paid holidays and vacation time based on years of service.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
US Talent Acquisition Team Lead

As a Data Center COE -Field Service Technician, you are 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.

**This is a highly travel-intensive position requiring extensive nationwide travel to customer locations across the United States. Success in this role requires the ability and willingness to spend significant time traveling and working at customer sites. Candidates seeking limited travel should carefully consider this requirement before applying. Comprehensive travel accommodations, lodging, and per diem are provided.**

This role is contributing to the Electrification Service (ELSE) division.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Contributes to customer satisfaction by planning and executing service work as per customer order and expectation(s).
  • Displays clear understanding of sense of urgency and care in their own area of responsibility.
  • Ensures customer retention by delivering superior customer experience and effectively communicating service work timeline and expectations.
  • Plans and prepares site work for larger project team and manages related subcontractors at site.
  • Plans and executes work on a first-time right approach with customers, and ensures the job is done on time and as per quality standards.
  • Works with Site Manager and Sr. Field Service Technicians to identify improvement needs and potential solutions for them in the ways of working and the products in question and drives improvement actions in their own area of responsibility.
  • Troubleshoots equipment/systems/process failures, requests proactive corrective actions, and makes recommendations to avoid such issues in the future, escalating through Site Manager as needed.
  • Assist the factory with data collection and timely reporting to facilitate fleet performance analysis, including marketing intelligence and sales opportunities for services, and support.
  • Assist customer with spare parts ordering, issues resolution, and provisioning.
  • Perform collateral duties as assigned to meet business needs as they relate to HSE, Quality, Integrity, etc.
  • Perform duties in Power Delivery, Medium & Low Voltage Electrification and Control Systems, etc.
  • Maintain documentation on assignments, complete reports, and test reports, understanding and utilizing job related software at completion of each assignment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 90-100% of the time throughout the United States.
  • This will include long-term assignments requiring consecutive weeks of travel.
  • Promptly book travel arrangements upon receipt of assignments.
  • Always wear personal protective equipment/uniforms.


Your Background:

  • High school diploma/GED with 5 years of hands-on electrical/electronics engineering experience; OR associate degree/trade certification with 3 years of experience; OR bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience; OR high school diploma/GED with 3 years of equivalent work or military experience servicing critical power equipment.
  • Theoretical experience in all aspects of electrical design.
  • Must be knowledgeable of the National Electrical Code (NEC), Safety Codes and Regulations and QA (Local & National).
  • Proven analytical and quality improvement ability.
  • Able to work with all levels of maintenance, engineering, and management.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, Google suite of products (Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Slides), project issue resolution software (BIM, Compass, CxAlloy, Procore, etc.).
  • Ability to communicate effectively to both external customers, vendors and other partners, as well as internal stakeholders, written and verbally
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience on Emerson RX3i etc. and Proficy Machine edition, ABB AC500 PLC and Automation Builder software, CP600 HMI and Panelbuilder software, and/or well as Zenon for HMIs and Cimplicity software, Woodward Easygen and LSS, Computer networking skills, wire shark and IED scout, relay testing and configuration experience (Siemens, ABB REX640, SSC600, REF615, REG615, SEL, Multilin), and RTAC configuration.
  • Must be fluent both written and conversational in the English Language.
  • Currently authorized to work and live in the US


This role earns between $35/hr. and $65/hr. plus overtime and double time opportunities. Please note that this range is based on skillset and follows the years of experience required for the position.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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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
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