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Field Service Technician
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A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in a variety of customer locations such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Workers in this field can specialize in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment just to name a few. These roles may work in a variety of remote locations and can travel up to multiple locations in a day.
$54,508 / year median in the U.S.
+23% projected growth
Job Description
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Service Manager __ Your role and responsibilities At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges.Our core values:
care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB quality and safety guidelines. Each day, you will deliver quality customer service and executing service work as per customer order and expectation. You will ensure customer retention by effectively communicating the service work timeline and expectations. ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. The work model for the role is: Remote {#LI-Remote}, successful candidates will be located in Portland, OR.Your role and responsibilities:
Work on-site with customers to identify opportunities for operational improvement and eliminate pain points. Perform field service tasks, including identifying technical issues and conducting certified on-site troubleshooting. Prepare material lists for service activities, ensuring all materials, parts, and equipment meet quality standards and are available. Execute installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, extensions, upgrades, retrofits, end-of-life services, and replacements. Build and maintain positive customer relationships to enhance satisfaction. Identify potential new sales opportunities while addressing customer needs and communicate them internally. Proactively detect potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions. Identify and suggest product and quality improvements. Provide recommendations to management for improving operations and customer service. Follow safety protocols and maintain safe work and environmental practices. Report unsafe practices and incidents promptly.Qualifications for the role:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with 1+ years' experience servicing critical power equipment OR Associates Degree in electrical technology with 3+ years' experience servicing critical power equipment OR High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work and/or military experience (5+ years) servicing critical power equipment. Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization. Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products. Moderate ability to Project Manage using MS Project or Excel. Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results. Advanced ability to stay organized and meet deadlines on administrative duties. Collaborates well with others. Works with a sense of urgency and ownership; until the job is complete! Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. 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.
- 5:00 P.
- 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.