Transformer Field Service Technician 2 (Shift 1 - Remote)

A Snapshot of Your Day

Transformer Field Service Technician 2 (Tech 2) is responsible for the environmentally safe performance of field service projects with direct supervision. Must complete technical field assignments involving the assembly, installation, modification, test, inspection, service, and/or repair of distribution and power transformers. May recommend measures to improve field service operations and customer service. May be assigned other work individually or as part of a larger electrical substation/power-plant project.

How You’ll Make An Impact

- Perform semi-complex transformer field service operations that require above average technical skills.

- Troubleshoot and repair transformer equipment, applying own knowledge and experience to resolve problems. Recommend changes or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction. Communicate clearly and authoritatively (written and/or verbal) regarding project scope, safety reviews (i.e., tailgate meetings), security or environmental incidents, safety violations, or near misses.

- Guide less experienced technicians, instructing them in proper and safe operation of equipment. Assist CL with field service team project setup and resource requirements including own lodging, travel, and other transportation. Complete time, expense, and field service job reports using online/administrative tools or software.

- Perform tasks associated with re-gasketing of transformers and assist in cutting new gaskets/O-rings as needed. Perform repairs and maintenance on oil processing equipment daily/weekly/monthly/annually per maintenance schedule or as assigned.

- Maintain safe operating condition of vehicles, tools, and equipment including conducting detailed inventories and inspections to resolve maintenance and repairs. Perform repairs and maintenance of processing equipment daily/weekly/monthly/annually per maintenance schedule or as assigned.

- Follow and implement Siemens Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies. Perform duties in accordance with customer, industry, and corporate laws, regulations, and standards. Perform receipt inspections unassisted by others. Perform additional duties as assigned by TRM and/or CL.

What You Bring

- Entry level supervisory skills required to coordinate work priorities of less senior assigned field personnel (crew members and subcontractors) in addition to promoting a healthy, safe, and environment friendly workplace. Confirmed ability to multitask and prioritize.

- Ability to select most effective approaches and adapt standard practices and procedures to resolve semi-complex technical problems. Use electro-mechanical skills in the safe and correct assembly, maintenance of power and distribution transformers, and transformer accessories. Interpret the scope of work, assembly, maintenance, and service instruction.

- Perform the correct operation of transformer oil processing, including vacuum, oil filling, and circulating and draining oil-filled transformers. Complete documentation of the process under the direct supervision and instruction of CL or senior crew members. Provide support to assigned tester with industry standard testing of power and distribution transformers and transformer accessories.

- Good commercial and industrial electrical wiring and solving skills. Basic competency with digital literacy, including email, internet, data entry into online tools, and Microsoft and Windows based software. Maintaining Class A CDL requirements as described in contract section 9.09 article c) qualifies for a yearly bonus.

- High school diploma, GED, or technical vocational/apprenticeship training combined with prior field service or equivalent related experience

- Minimum of 18 months of experience in technical assembly, maintenance, and repair of power and distribution transformers and transformer accessories in utility/energy electrical industry. Very good skill in one or more of: Distribution, Power, and Transmission electrical substation equipment in power ranges of low-voltage (4160V – 13kV), medium-voltage (13kV – 69kV), or high-voltage (69kV – 800 kV). Good communications skills and ability to follow verbal/written instruction. Good time management skills. Team player with a positive attitude. EH&S/OSHA training is required or will be provided. Must perform proficiently at tech assistant level

About The Team

Grid Technologies

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.

What’s it like to work at Siemens Energy?

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Who is Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

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.

Rewards

- Career growth and development opportunities!

- Supportive work culture

- Company paid Health and wellness benefits

- Paid Time Off and paid holidays

- 401K savings plan with company match

- Parental leave

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