Electrical Preventative Maintenance Technician

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive and sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. Our Electrical Preventative Maintenance Technicians (EPMs) are responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving electrical issues for our customers. In this role you are also responsible for ensuring timely installation, repair, and documentation of switchboard upgrades, electrical tie-ins, and other related electrical equipment. In this role, you will work closely with ABB SEAM’s diverse customer base including leading software development companies, big-box distribution centers, and more. All with one mission in mind, to help us create a safer more reliable world.

This position reports to

Service Operations Manager

Your role and responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot system components to resolve electrical issues. • Ensure that the work is performed in a professional and detailed manner to conform to existing national and local building codes. • Ensure work performed is of good workmanship and compliant with current NEC and local codes. • Work with the SEAM team and client to fulfill any necessary system repairs to support switchboard upgrades and electrical tie-ins. • Follow OSHA, NEC, AHLJ and Utility requirements. • Follow all safe work practices. • Provide superior customer service and communication throughout the installation. • Upload photos and update job status in the company database when work is complete. • Perform other related duties, as assigned. • Document work by taking pictures and completing work orders.

Qualifications for the role

• Our Electrical Preventative Maintenance Technicians have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Ability to travel 100%. Travel includes but not limited to commercial airlines as well as passenger vehicles.
• Ability to drive a vehicle during the normal course of business. Must maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check.
• Ability to effectively manage work to achieve required timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret single line drawing.
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers and determine accuracy of work.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and participate in meetings.
• Maintain personal hand tools as well as battery operated combo kit.
• Successful EPM Technicians have the following education and experience:
• Minimum 1 year of electrical preventative maintenance, installation and repair, and experience as licensed field service technician.
• Must be experienced with all required hand and power tools associated with the electrical trade.
• Strong knowledge and experience of conduit bending (EMT) ability to produce quality day after day.
• Infrared windows experience preferred.
• Valid Journeyman Electrician’s License.
• Working knowledge of current NEC codes.
• Must have working knowledge and experience working in and around 480V commercial switchboards. Industrial experience considered a plus.

More about us

SEAM Group is a brand of ABB. We are an innovative global leader in safety, reliability, and maintenance services. Our focus and dedication to creating a safer, more reliable world has earned us top recognition as award winners for both Inc 5000 and NorthCoast 99. By emphasizing values such as teamwork, trust, respect, and support, we have built an unparalleled people-first culture. Through leveraging innovative technologies and a commitment to excellence, we combine our employees’ unique talents and individualities to build the best solutions both within our organization and for our customers. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. **Electrical Preventative Maintenance Technicians will earn competitive compensation depending on experience within the Electrical Preventative Maintenance Field. ABB offers comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401k match, , Daily Per Diem, and more! Apply today!* **This role requires travel up to 100%. That's right, travel the U.S. on our dime and enjoy all the benefits ABB has to offer! This is also NATION WIDE travel.