Motor Control Panel Commissioning Specialist

March 6, 2026

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: Field Service Manager __ Your Role And Responsibilities Travel to various sites in the US (with the possibility including off-shore facilities and outside the US) performing commissioning and service on Motor Control MCP)/Generator Control (GCP)/ Condenser Control (CCP) excitation and control panels manufactured by ABB to include installations, system maintenance, troubleshooting or conduct training. You will be mainly accountable for: <ul><li>Complete installation wiring and/or provide technical direction to craft labor for installation of new motor and generators.</li><li>Perform start-up and commissioning testing protocol in accordance with factory instructions and manuals.</li><li>Work with engineering department to develop installation task lists and designs.</li><li>Facilitate mobilization, demolition, and installation activities including equipment and tool shipping, scheduling, and supervision of craft labor on site.</li><li>Assist with maintenance and testing of generator excitation systems, protective relays, and other auxiliary equipment.</li><li>Write trip reports that describe, in detail, the system and device failure and actions taken. Review the system problem and solution with the Design Engineering group.</li><li>Travel to customer sites to oversee installations of equipment, perform system startup or required maintenance, provide instructions for customer maintenance, or repair equipment.</li><li>Provide first response troubleshooting via phone to customer’s emergency needs including weekends and holidays as needed. </li></ul>Qualifications for the role: <ul><li>Associate degree and 5 years of work experience OR High school diploma and 12 years of work experience required</li><li>This position requires 75 to 80% travel throughout the US with little advance notice. The remaining office time is focused on training, engineering study for projects assigned.</li><li>Strong Candidates must have utility/power plant experience. Prime mover controls including balance of plant PLC with SCADA systems or HMI is preferred.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the protection and operation principles for synchronous machines connected to power grids as well as machines design and operation, mechanically, electrically and controls.</li><li>Specific knowledge in installation engineering design, installation supervision, project control and execution, is a plus</li><li>Understanding of and ability to implement electrical, connection drawings, interconnection drawings, and schematics.</li><li>Ability to qualify for and hold various industry certifications related to Safety (i.e. MSHA, OSHA, THUET, TBOSIET) and background screening (i.e. TWIC, ISNetworld) </li></ul>The work model for the role is: remote #ABBCareers #RunwithABB #Runwhatrunstheworld More About Us 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. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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