Service Engineer – MCP/Excitation Commissioning

ABB is seeking a Service Engineer specializing in MCP and excitation commissioning to support its Motion Service business in Abu Dhabi. The engineer will work with large synchronous motors, generators and excitation systems, helping customers commission equipment and maintain dependable plant operation. The position includes field service, testing, fault diagnosis, maintenance and technical support during planned shutdowns, outages and urgent service calls. It also requires coordination with customer personnel, service operations, project teams and technical specialists across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for large synchronous motors, generators and excitation systems.
• Carry out testing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair work independently within assigned technical scope.
• Identify faults through on-site inspections or remote support and implement suitable corrective actions.
• Coordinate site work and guide customer teams during commissioning, startup and equipment handover.
• Prepare commissioning records, method statements, risk assessments, technical reports and service documentation.
• Support planned maintenance, shutdowns, outages and emergency callouts while following company and customer HSE requirements.
• Identify modernization, digital service and long-term service agreement opportunities during customer visits.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least five years of experience with large synchronous motors, generators, excitation systems, commissioning, field service or maintenance.
• Proven exposure to large rotating electrical machines and excitation equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.

Skills and Employment Details

Strong knowledge of electrical testing, condition assessment and diagnostic methods is important. Familiarity with PLC programming, relay technology, motor applications and industrial automation is advantageous. Candidates should be able to make sound technical decisions under pressure, communicate professionally and work safely with customers. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. This is a full-time, on-site role in Abu Dhabi and involves extensive regional travel, estimated at more than 150 days per year, including assignments across the UAE, Middle East and other locations.