This position reports to:Area Field Service Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled Field Technician with deep expertise in power delivery systems, switchgear, transformers and GIS equipment. In this role, you will perform installation, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance on electrical distribution equipment.
The work model for the role is Remote with most work taking place in the West Virginia and Southern Ohio areas. It will include some remote work for engineering preparation and at customer sites for installation. In addition, it is expected this person can support work at the Charleston WV service center when not performing field service activities throughout the district. It is preferred that employee live within 1 hour of the Charleston service center.
This role is contributing to the profitability of the ABB Electrification Services Division in the Mid-Atlantic Region with a main focus in the Ohio Valley area.
Key Responsibilities- Be responsible for hands-on execution of projects including Startup, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, engineering, design and repair of Power Delivery equipment including switchgear, Circuit Breakers, PLCs, Relays, Power Management Controls systems and other Power related equipment & controls.
- Large transformer testing, including PF testing, TTR, core resistance, etc.
- Develop electrical equipment layouts, schematics, network architectures, and bills of material.
Qualifications- High School Diploma with 8 years of engineering or field experience in power delivery work. Additional formal education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Strong knowledge of switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and low/medium voltage systems.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% as required.
- Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Strong Computer skills to include Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in the United States
- Experience with Protective relay programming (Multilin, SEL, etc.).
- PLC and HMI experience
- Generator Controls Experience
Our Team DynamicsOur teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
What's in it for you We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $133,280 annually.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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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 offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly positions.
