Maintenance Electrician - Large Power Transformer

About the role

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an electrician at Siemens Energy Large Power Transformers, you will play a critical role in maintaining the factory’s operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery to ensure high level of availability of the machines implementing zero breakdown culture. You will utilize and continuously develop your troubleshooting skills to repair electrical components, such as control panels, wiring, motors, and circuit breakers, using specialized tools and diagnostic equipment. Collaboration will be key, as you work closely with the maintenance team, process engineers, and operators to address urgent issues that may impact production schedules, all while strictly adhering to safety protocols and industry standards.

In addition, you will assist with equipment installations and upgrades, ensuring all work complies with manufacturer specifications, technical requirements, and electrical codes. Accurate documentation will be essential, as you will record all maintenance activities, update logs in systems like SAP and COMOS, and actively participate in team meetings to review progress and plan upcoming tasks. Your contributions will directly support the factory’s goal of maximizing operational efficiency, minimizing downtime, and driving continuous improvement.

How You Will Make an Impact

- Perform Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, servicing, and repairs of electrical systems to ensure optimal equipment performance, reduce unexpected failures, and extend asset lifespan.

- Troubleshoot and Diagnose Electrical Issues: Systematically identify root causes of electrical faults using diagnostic tools and technical expertise, implementing timely solutions to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.

- Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Participate in Genba walks to observe real-time operations, engage with frontline teams, and identify areas for process optimization. Monitor KPIs such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) to support data-driven reliability improvements.

- Manage Equipment Documentation and Planning: Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, including schematics and maintenance records. Assist in developing equipment trees to support structured maintenance planning and component tracking.

- Conduct Component and Failure Analysis: Analyze historical data and equipment tree parameters to assess component lifespans, schedule proactive replacements, and collaborate on root cause analysis to prevent recurring failures.

- Ensure Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to electrical safety standards and company protocols during all maintenance activities, fostering a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

What We Expect You to Bring

- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in maintenance, education in electrical, electromechanical or mechatronics (preferred)

- Discipline and organization in executing tasks

- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics

- Experience in PLC programming (Siemens will be considered a plus)

- Strong interpersonal relationship skills (communication with the internal maintenance team, suppliers, and production team)

- Intermediate knowledge of computer systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.)

- Familiarity with Maintenance Management Systems (COMOS and/or SAP will be considered a plus)

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

At Charlotte Power Transformers, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the energy sector. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Be a part of our mission to deliver superior transformer solutions to the world.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards/Benefits

- Career growth and development opportunities

- Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance

- Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.

- Competitive total rewards package

- Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell vacation

- Parental leave

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