Field Service Technician (SoCal)

ABB•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner, and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to the Field Service Manager. In this role, you will provide direction and assistance to the work group in order to meet assigned objectives. Responsibility includes performing installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on electrical distribution equipment. The work model for the role is Hybrid, based in Sacramento, CA. This role is contributing to the Electrification Service Division.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 additional years of related engineering / field experience).
Minimum of 5 years of field engineering experience.
Demonstrated ability to build strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimum supervision, with strong business acumen.
Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 75% as required.
Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid passport and driver's license.
Knowledge of industrial customer base in geographical area
Technical skills in testing of power distribution and delivery to include Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Breakers, Switchgear, Relays and Transformers.
Experience in the repair and refurbishment of LV and MV circuit breakers (OEM equipment such as Siemens, GE, ABB, SquareD, Multilin relays, and Schweitzer Relays).
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Technical skills in testing, commissioning, startup and troubleshooting of medium voltage synchronous machines (including excitation systems), controls systems and Programmable Logic controllers a plus.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for hands-on execution of projects including Startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, engineering, design, and repair of Power Delivery equipment in respective area; Power Delivery includes transformers, switchgear, OCBs, Circuit Breakers, busways, UPS, ATS, PLCs, Relays, Power Management Controls systems and other Power related equipment & controls.
Lead outages with other field engineers, technicians, and contractors including project management, lead site engineer or site project manager.
Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet, and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis.
Plan, organize, and perform multifunctional field assignments in designated areas of expertise, directing the work of other field engineers and craft labor as required, in a timely and efficient manner.
Develop and further expand technical knowledge and expertise, currently recognized industry standards for engineering ability.
Perform administrative functions in a timely manner that are associated with your work; such as writing technical reports, ordering necessary materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheets, expense tracking sheets, and cost control activities. Such tasks must be completed on a timely, and thorough basis.
Exercise good judgment in controlling costs and expenditures of company funds.
Protect the company's capital investments by properly safeguarding and maintaining that equipment for which responsible.

Benefits

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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.