Siemens VFD Drives Crane Service & Commissioning Engineer - Jeddah or Khobar

Siemens Ltd.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm in automation and digitalization as a Siemens Cranes Service Commissioning Specialist and Project Engineer. In this exciting role, you will leverage your expertise in Siemens Variable Frequency Drive systems to provide advanced technical support and lead commissioning processes for crane applications. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse industries, including oil & gas and petrochemicals, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in designing smarter solutions for tomorrow and advancing your professional development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience with Siemens VFD systems in crane applications.
• Proficient in managing commissioning teams and large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for Siemens VFD systems, focusing on crane applications.
• Manage commissioning teams and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Siemens Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems

Technical support

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Sinamics VFD systems

Job description

Jeddah – Dammam) Siemens Digital Industries is a leader in automation and digitalization, supporting customers in maximizing growth, profitability, and ecological footprint in both discrete and process industries. Through our Digital Enterprise portfolio, we integrate the virtual and real worlds, delivering end-to-end digital solutions and Digital Twins across the entire value chain. With a focus on specific verticals, our solutions cater to the diverse needs of industries of all sizes. Join us in re-imagining the world by designing smarter solutions for tomorrow. Join our Digital Industries Customer Service Department as the Siemens Cranes Service Commissioning specialist and Project Engineer and help us re-imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a smarter place for tomorrow. Your Role – International, Challenging And Future-Oriented!

Your Responsibilities:

• Advance Level knowledge of Siemens Variable Frequency Drive products and applications.
• Provide advanced technical support for Siemens VFD systems with a focus on crane applications, ensuring seamless engineering, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Deliver tailored solutions that address unique customer requirements in industries such as cranes, water, oil & gas, and petrochemicals.
• Act as the on-site technical representative for Siemens, attending commissioning meetings and leading the end-to-end commissioning process.
• Manage commissioning teams, ensuring adherence to performance metrics, including safety, schedules, quality standards, and budget requirements.
• Coordinate and verify commissioning results, updating site-specific documentation and closing out any open points.
• Collaborate with service operations teams to resolve system service requests, incidents, and escalations within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Independently handle complex technical issues and mentor less experienced engineers as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of service activities and prepare comprehensive reports for management and clients.
• Stay current on Siemens VFD products and industry trends through ongoing training and professional development.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to identify and implement opportunities for system optimization and enhancements.
• Assess and manage on-site risks and opportunities, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, regulations, quality benchmarks, and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) guidelines.
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring strict adherence to all safety protocols in VFD system activities.

Your Qualifications And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–8 years of hands-on experience with Siemens Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems, specifically in crane applications such as RTG (Rubber Tyred Gantry), STS (Ship-to-Shore), and EOT (Electric Overhead Traveling) cranes.
• Exposure to the water, oil & gas, and petrochemical sectors is a strong advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Siemens VFD systems, covering engineering, configuration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Certification in Siemens Sinamics VFD systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in commissioning processes and creating detailed quality service reports and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience managing commissioning teams and coordinating large-scale projects.
• Ability to lead by example, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and time-management skills to work effectively under pressure.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Commitment to adhering to safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

What else do you need to know? As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference. We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.