Field Service Safety Expert

Siemens; Wendell (NC); Remote; USD 77,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Field Service Safety Expert for a fully remote role in the United States, with up to 75% travel to customer sites. You will support EHS programs for field service operations, lead safety coaching, and strengthen the safety culture across projects involving electrical distribution systems and industrial equipment.

You will conduct jobsite visits, verify controls and energy protection, and participate in incident investigations, driving continuous improvement and safe work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years in construction, industrial, or electrical field safety.
• OSHA regulations and electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E.
• Electrical power distribution systems or industrial electrical equipment.
• Hazard recognition, jobsite inspections, and field-based safety coaching.
• Incident investigation, documentation, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 75% to customer job sites.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on safety oversight and field support for Siemens field teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct scheduled and unannounced jobsite visits to identify hazards and verify controls.
• Support installation, commissioning, inspection, and service activities involving distribution equipment.
• Verify hazardous energy control, including lockout/tagout and Live–Dead–Live testing.
• Monitor energized work and high‑risk activities to ensure safety compliance.
• Participate in incident, near‑miss, and safety investigations with root cause analysis.
• Partner with leadership to drive continuous improvement and safety culture.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Jobsite inspections

Incident investigation

Safety coaching

NFPA 70E

OSHA regulations

Travel 75%

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Family: Electrification & Automation

Req ID: 528421

Transform the everyday with us!

At Siemens, we enable sustainable progress through technology. We do this by empowering our customers and employees to combine the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today—and for the next generation.

We are looking for a Field Service Safety Expert. This position will be based in the United States (fully remote) with up to 75% travel.

This role supports Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for Siemens field service operations performing work on electrical infrastructure systems. The position provides a strong field safety presence across customer sites, partnering closely with field teams and leadership to reinforce safe work practices, identify risk, and intervene when necessary. The role is highly visible and plays a direct role in strengthening safety culture across a rapidly growing field organization.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Providing hands‑on safety oversight and field support for Siemens Field Service Engineers, contractors, and project teams working on electrical distribution systems
• Conducting scheduled and unannounced jobsite visits to identify hazards, verify controls, coach teams, and reinforce safe behaviors
• Supporting installation, commissioning, inspection, and service activities involving medium- and low‑voltage switchgear and other industrial electrical equipment
• Verifying hazardous energy control, including lockout/tagout and Live–Dead–Live testing, and exercising stop‑work authority when conditions are unsafe
• Monitoring high‑risk activities such as energized work, complex installations, lifts, and elevated work to ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Participating in incident, near‑miss, and safety investigations, including fact‑finding and root cause analysis
• Partnering with leadership to drive continuous improvement, strengthen safety culture, and reduce risk across field operations

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience with the following:
• Construction, industrial, or electrical field safety environments
• OSHA regulations and electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E
• Electrical power distribution systems or industrial electrical equipment
• Hazard recognition, jobsite inspections, and field‑based safety coaching
• Incident investigation, documentation, and corrective action follow‑up
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 75% to customer job sites
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional years of experience in construction, industrial, or electrical safety leadership roles
• Experience supporting medium- or low‑voltage switchgear installation, commissioning, or service activities
• Certifications or training such as OSHA 30‑Hour Construction, OSHA 510/511, CHST (or higher), NFPA 70E, Fall Protection Competent Person, or First Aid/CPR
• Experience working in high‑reliability or complex environments such as utilities, data centers, semiconductor facilities, or large industrial sites
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence safe behaviors, manage difficult conversations, and build trust with field teams

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

$77,219 $132,376 5%

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Environmental Protection, Health & Safety