Field Service Rep - AGT Controls

Siemens Energy; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Retirement savings plan

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy's Aero Gas Turbine (AGT) Controls Field Service Representative is a Region North America role based in the United States, supporting AGT A05, A20, A35 and A65 controls commissioning and service, with cross-training across product families.

You will travel extensively, load software, perform loop checks and calibrations, and report progress to clients while coordinating with Siemens engineering and sales teams.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree OR 5–7 years related experience with instrumentation, control systems and PLCs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix is strongly preferred.
• Willing to travel 70% domestically and occasional international travel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and passport.
• AGT gas turbine controls training/certification/experience with Siemens controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Energize equipment, load software, and establish communication on PLC platforms; perform software changes during commissioning.
• Interact with customers and Siemens teams to report progress and identify service opportunities.
• Resolve complex problems on machinery; coordinate with engineering to implement changes; maintain backups of system software.
• Communicate progress, schedules, and open items; prepare detailed technical reports.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required; work day or night shifts under challenging conditions.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Instrumentation & control systems

PLC/SCADA experience

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Wonderware

Job description

The Aero Gas Turbine (AGT) Controls Field Service Representative is a Region North America position working with the Gas Turbine Field Service Manager in the Siemens Energy group, based in the United States. This role is focused on AGT A05, A20, A35 and A65 controls systems commissioning and service, and will be able to cross train with other related product families. The FSR is technically responsible for all facets of the company’s scope of work during equipment installation and/or subsequent service inspections/outages. The selected candidate is the primary source of technical information and services at our customer sites and serves as the link between our customers and the rest of the company, including but not limited to, management, sales, and technical support!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Energize equipment, load software, and establish communication on various makes of PLC platforms. Ability to make minor and major software changes during the course of normal service or commissioning activities, including changes in both PLC’s and HMI systems. Perform loop checks, calibrations and fixing all field end devices
• Interact with different levels of customer and Siemens organizations to report progress, resolve issues, and identify potential services to be offered based on customer needs.
• Ability to resolve complex problems as required on machinery and ancillary systems. Coordinate with engineering in reporting and implementing changes as necessary to resolve issues. Maintain accurate backup copies of all system software.
• Communicate progress, schedules, and open items with client. Prepare detailed technical reports.
• Travel for extended periods of time, both domestic and international as assigned and perform duties on day or night shift under difficult conditions, heat, cold, noise, etc. with the ability to travel on short notice and work weekends and holidays. Must carry valid passport and driving license and be able to pass both required background checks and International assignments are likely to include travel to developing countries.

What You Bring

• A 4-year engineering degree OR a minimum of 5-7 years of direct related experience with an advanced understanding of instrumentation, control systems and PLC’s required.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix systems in power generation or oil and gas industries is strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to travel on average 70% Domestically and occasional Internationally travel
• Must have a valid driver’s license and passport (or have the ability to obtain a valid passport).
• Previous AGT gas turbine controls training/certification/experience on Siemens Controls and systems and commissioning activities including FT55, FT100, FT110, Wonderware a plus.

All candidates must be authorized to work within the United States without need of current or future sponsorship. Internal applicants with existing sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfer.

About the Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

Siemens Energy goes beyond energy tech. We boast 100,000 employees in 90+ countries, developing future energy systems.

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

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

[1] https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

• Career growth and development opportunities; encouraging work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan available
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

This role may be based in various locations across the United States. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: [2] https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html.The base salary range for this position varies by location. For positions based in the United States, the base salary range is $70K to $100K.

Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certificates, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.