Mining and Material Controls Engineer

ABB

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Advertising, Automation, Behavioral Health, Co-Payments, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Concrete, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Dental Insurance, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Documentation, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Health Plan, Hospital, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Insurance, Internet Security, Life Insurance, Materials Engineering, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Mine Development, Mine Operations, Mineral/Metal Mining, Mining Industry, On Site Support, Performance Management, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Control, Resolve Customer Issues, Smelting, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Virtualization
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
Today

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: Service ManagerYour role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will support the installation, maintenance, and optimization of ABB control systems in mining and heavy industrial environments, ensuring high system performance and strong customer satisfaction.The work model for this role Hybrid #LI-hybridYou will be mainly accountable forDelivering on-site and remote technical support, troubleshooting control systems, and resolving customer issues in a timely and effective mannerPerforming preventive and corrective maintenance, system testing, and diagnostics on ABB DCS platforms and related equipmentSupporting projects, upgrades, commissioning, and system installations in collaboration with engineering and service teamsPreparing clear service documentation (reports, audits, and recommendations) while identifying opportunities for system improvementsYou will also play a key role in building strong customer relationships while working closely with plant operators, management teams, third‑party vendors, and ABB stakeholders.Travel across the Western United States, and occasionally North America and internationally, is required up to 70% of your time.Our Team DynamicsOur teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters – because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.Qualifications for the RoleDegree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, or related field (or equivalent technical diploma)Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, or field service environmentsHands‑on experience with ABB control systems (e.g., 800xA, Symphony, AC500) or similar DCS/PLC platforms strongly preferredStrong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical, and process systemsSolid IT and networking knowledge (Windows environments, cybersecurity basics, virtualization, and system integration)Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and technical teamsAbility to perform in dynamic, multi‑disciplinary environments, including high‑pressure field conditionsWhat's in it for you?You will have the opportunity to work on complex industrial systems within the mining sector, develop deep technical expertise, and collaborate with a global network of professionals.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity 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 an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinity 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.ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employeesChoice 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 PlusVision benefitCompany paid life insurance (2X base pay)Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximumsShort Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paidLong 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)Paid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoptionEmployee discount programRetirement401k Savings Plan with Company ContributionsEmployee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)Time offABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non‑exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.More about usThe Process Industries Division serves the mining, minerals processing, metals, cement, pulp and paper, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage, as well as their associated service industries. The Division brings deep industry domain expertise coupled with the ability to integrate both automation and electrical systems, increase productivity and reduce overall capital and operating costs for customers. For mining, metals and cement customers, solutions include specialized products and services, as well as total production systems. The Division designs, plans, engineers, supplies, installs and commissions integrated electrical and motion systems, including electric equipment, drives, motors, high‑power rectifiers and equipment for automation and supervisory control within a variety of areas including mineral handling, mining operations, aluminum smelting, hot and cold steel applications and cement production. The offering for the pulp and paper industries includes control systems, quality control systems, drive systems, on‑line sensors, actuators and field instruments. Digitalization solutions, including collaborative operations and augmented reality, help improve plant and enterprise productivity, and reduce maintenance and energy costs.We look forward to receiving your application. To learn more about ABB, visit www.abb.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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ABB

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation. We see our purpose as being to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting our engineering and digitalization expertise, we help industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. We call this: ‘Engineered to Outrun.’ We have around 110,000 employees worldwide and a history that stretches back more than 140 years.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
WEBSITE
https://careers.abb/global/en/home