Technical Service Specialist

ABB Smart Power Technical Support Specialist

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This position reports to:

Support Services Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure the service portfolio is delivered effectively according to ABB standard processes and safety guidelines to satisfy customers. Each day, you will execute technical support, act as a specialist, and solve problems in your area of expertise. You will also showcase your expertise by communicating both with the customer and ABB internal teams proactively to ensure customer needs are understood and business opportunities are utilized for service growth.

The work model for the role is: Remote, however the ideal candidate will live within a commutable distance to Richmond, VA.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power division. Main stakeholders are internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and solves problems in area of expertise via remote or on-site service in any service category.
• Provides technical consulting on Service solutions to management, factory quality, and customers.
• Manages customer relationships and maintains regular contact with key customers.
• Complete/Concise/Accurate documentation of customer interactions and case management in a timely manner.
• Create/modify documentation to meet business/customer needs for documentation such as Procedures and Methods of Procedure.
• Works to reduce cost and improves the quality of delivery of service and projects.
• Participates in 24 X 7 On-Call Rotation for after-hours Technical Support.
• Travel to site up to 20% to assist in site escalations and training opportunities.
• Participate /Assist in training courses. This will be in both student and trainer situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering Technology with 1+ years of work experience servicing critical power equipment; Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with 3+ years' experience in servicing critical power equipment; or 5+ years equivalent work/military experience servicing critical power equipment (UPS, STS, PDU, etc.).
• NETA Certification is preferred.
• NICET Certification is a plus.
• CompTIA Certification is desirable.
• Electrical License would be an advantage.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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.

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