Senior Power Delivery Field Technician

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This position reports to:

Field Service Manager

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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 Dynamics

Our 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.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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