System Service Team Lead
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
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This position reports to:
Director of OperationsWe are seeking a high-impact hands-on Field Service Team Lead to take ownership of a critical service organization supporting complex Medium Voltage (MV) drive systems and Synchronous Condenser installations across the United States and internationally. This is not a purely managerial role it is a frontline leadership position where you will lead from the field setting the standard for technical excellence safety and execution. You will guide a team of 1015 highly skilled field service professionals while remaining actively engaged in complex commissioning troubleshooting and site leadership on high-value projects.
As a key leader within the service organization you will play a pivotal role in developing talent driving operational performance and strengthening customer partnerships. Your ability to combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and decision-making will directly impact project success and long-term business growth.
What makes this role unique:
This role offers a rare combination of people leadership technical authority and field execution. You will not only lead a team but you will also shape how complex systems are delivered and supported in the field acting as a trusted expert for both internal stakeholders and customers. Your influence will extend from hands-on site leadership to strategic coordination across the organization.
Travel & Engagement:
This position requires regular travel and direct site involvement with the expectation to step in and lead field activities whenever needed demonstrating leadership by example and ensuring the highest standards of execution.
The work model for the role is: Remote (Must be in Houston TX or New Berlin WI) #LI-Remote
This role is contributing to the Motion Service division in the US.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Lead mentor and develop a team of 1015 field service engineers and specialists. Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.Act as the technical and operational authority for complex MV drive and synchronous condenser projects
Take direct leadership on critical site activities including commissioning troubleshooting and escalation management
Champion and enforce best-in-class Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards
Drive planning resource allocation and execution excellence across multiple projects while collaborating cross-functionally with field service management project management sales and technical support teams
Oversee and ensure the accurate and timely completion of administrative responsibilities including timekeeping expense management and project documentation.
REQUIREMENTS
Associates technical degree and years of 7 years relevant experience or High School technical Diploma and 9 years relevant experience or military education/experience required. Bachelors degree in engineering or technical field and 5 years of relevant experience highly preferred.
Experience in field service or commissioning of Medium Voltage systems drives or rotating equipment. Ability to interpret circuit diagrams wiring diagrams assembly drawings technical manuals and technical specifications.
Experience working with Synchronous Condensers or similar power systems is highly desirable.
Site management experience and team leading experience are a plus.
Valid drivers license.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams.
Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and HSE practices.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50%.
Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
ON-SITE WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS
In the performance of job duties the employee will work in an industrial environment. The employee may be required to work near moving mechanical equipment at elevated or potentially hazardous locations and in outdoor weather conditions. The role involves work-related travel and may include occasional exposure to extreme temperatures electrical hazards and vibration. Noise levels in the work environment are typically moderate but may periodically be high; therefore appropriate protection is to be used.
The position regularly requires the ability to communicate effectively including speaking and hearing and to perform physical activities such as standing walking and sitting for extended periods. The employee must frequently use hands to operate tools and equipment handle materials and manipulate controls; reach overhead; climb or maintain balance; and perform movements such as stooping kneeling or crouching. The role may require the use of other senses to assess hazards such as vision hearing and the sense of smell as a means to identify possible safety hazards
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.
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Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABBs career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1- or by sending an email to . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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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
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicants qualifications and experience this position is expected to pay between $83300 and $133280 annually.
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