Mechanical Technician

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Remote/Flexible work

Time off/Paid holidays

Continual learning

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Siemens Energy seeks a Mechanical Technician for Field Service across the UK and Ireland, with focus on power stations and rotating plant. You’ll operate on customer sites, exercising your trade skills while prioritising safety and right-first-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a time-served electrical/mechanical apprenticeship and at least 3 years of mechanical fitting experience, preferably in power station environments.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical/mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of mechanical fitting experience, preferably in Power Stations and site works.
• Strong communication skills and good understanding of Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and Generator technology.
• Familiarity with turbine auxiliary systems; electrical understanding is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Mechanical Technician for Field Service at designated customer sites, applying skills safely.
• Follow high-level instructions from the Supervisor and Site Manager within guidelines.
• Identify and report issues or defects to the appropriate level and assist in daily tasks.
• Review, advise and resolve potential site issues related to your scope of work, ensuring safety guidelines.
• Exhibit motivation and contribute to site programs, training lower-grade employees when needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Gas Turbine knowledge

Steam Turbine knowledge

Generator technology understanding

High attention to detail

Time management

Computer literacy

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Electrical/mechanical apprenticeship

3+ years mechanical fitting experience

Job description

Join us as a Mechanical Technician in Field Service, where you will play a vital role on customer sites, utilizing your expertise in Power Stations and Rotating Plant. Imagine undertaking a variety of maintenance activities across the UK and Ireland, with opportunities to work overseas. You will thrive in both large and small teams, bringing motivation, self-awareness, and respect for your colleagues. Your commitment to safety and a right-first-time attitude will be key as you contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional service. How You'll Make an Impact

• Act as a Mechanical Technician for Field Service work at designated customer sites, applying your trade-specific skills effectively and safely.
• Follow high-level instructions from the Supervisor and Site Manager, taking responsibility for your work within established guidelines.
• Identify and report issues or defects to the appropriate level, assisting in the execution of daily tasks.
• Review, advise, and resolve potential and actual site issues related to your scope of work, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.
• Exhibit motivation and commitment to site programs, supporting training for lower-grade employees when necessary.
• A time-served electrical/mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent, with ideally a minimum of 3 years of mechanical fitting experience, preferably in Power Stations and Site Works.
• Strong communication skills and a good understanding of Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and Generator technology.
• Familiarity with turbine auxiliary systems; electrical understanding is an advantage.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and computer literacy skills.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonisation. We bring all gas turbines under one roof, alongside steam turbines and generators. We're enabling decarbonisation through digitalisation, modernisation, and service innovations that extend asset life and improve emissions.

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. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character-no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups