Data Center COE Senior PLC Technician
Core
Lead independent technical execution for pre-startup, startup, commissioning, modification, and troubleshooting of mission-critical power applications, specifically ABB paralleling switchgear and controls.
Role type
Senior IC PLC Technician (Power Systems)
Builds
Mission-critical power systems, generator controls, and switchgear configurations for data centers and industrial facilities.
Domain
Industrial Power Systems / Data Center Infrastructure
Required skills
PLC ladder logic programming, switchgear configuration, protective relay testing, generator control systems, industrial networking, electrical schematic interpretation, field team leadership, emergency troubleshooting
Preferred skills
ABB Energy Commander, GE/Emerson RX3i PLCs, Woodward generator controls, Modbus/SCADA integration, high-voltage test equipment operation
Technologies
ABB AC500, Proficy Machine Edition, Cimplicity, Modbus, industrial Ethernet, fiber-optic networks, SEL/Schweitzer relays
Responsibilities
Execute complex field assignments for switchgear and PLC systems; lead functional testing of emergency/standby power systems; configure and troubleshoot generator controls and protective relays; mentor junior field engineers; act as senior escalation resource for high-level troubleshooting; manage on-site project execution and customer communication
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with travel-intensive field leadership