Associate Resident Service Technician
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Systems Engineer
Overview
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: Regional Service Manager - South
The work model for the role is:
On site resident. This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries in the US-South Region. The residency will be located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
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You will be mainly accountable for (upon completion of formal Trainee program):
Responsibilities- Provide site service to ensure safe and efficient plant operation utilizing the ABB 800xA Distributed Control System.
- All periodic, routine, preventive maintenance and shutdown support will be handled by you as part of your role (ABB Technical and Advanced Services will provide additional support where applicable at your direction).
- Troubleshoot distributed control system hardware, software issues, and manage technical support requests on the customers behalf to optimize system performance.
- Effectively communicate with all site stakeholders to ensure all contracted services meet or exceed expectations.
- Respond to customer questions, issues, and inquiries with accuracy and timeliness. Maintain a “follow-up” system with customers to ensure the technical advice provided was effective.
- High School diploma or GED required. A special combination of experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments will be considered.
- ABB relocation assistance will be provided to Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Your on-boarding will initially take place in Houston, TX.
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence, effective communication, problem solving, teamwork, customer focus, and a professional attitude.
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
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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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…
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