Senior Field Service Engineer Lead

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Supportive work culture

Company paid Health and wellness

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Illinois seeks a Senior Field Service Engineer in its District Manager Development Program to lead on-site nuclear service operations, manage an engineering team, and drive performance and financial results. You will own customer relationships, oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of critical equipment, and contribute to budget planning.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and risk management to secure future business and career progression

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in the power generation service industry, including field service experience.
• Experience with maintenance of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators and associated equipment.
• Strong leadership and management skills with ability to build and develop teams.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site technical and operational support for installation, maintenance, and repair of customer equipment and systems in the nuclear sector.
• Serve as primary customer interface, maintaining relationships and resolving complex service issues.
• Identify and manage technical and commercial risks and opportunities within the district.
• Review task plans, drawings, and installation schematics, guiding the field team during execution.
• Supervise a team of field service engineers and support staff, setting goals and driving results.
• Assist the District Service Manager in managing district P&L, including reporting and analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Influencing

Customer-facing communications

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering/Related field

BS/MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

As a Senior Field Service Engineer in the District Manager Development Program, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless operations within the Nuclear Field Service team by learning and exercising skills to successfully manage on-site technical support for customer equipment installation, maintenance, and repair. You will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer relationships, oversee operational execution, and lead a team of field service engineers, fostering their development through coaching and training. Additionally, you will assist in financial and business planning, the management of the district’s profit and loss responsibilities and contribute to budget development. This hands-on role is designed to prepare you for future leadership opportunities as a District Manager, making it an exciting step in your career within the power generation field service industry.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Manage on-site technical and operational support for the installation, maintenance, and repair of customer equipment and systems in the nuclear sector.
• Serve as a primary customer interface, maintaining strong relationships and resolving complex service issues to ensure satisfaction and secure future business.
• Identify and manage technical and commercial risks, non-conformance costs, and opportunities within the assigned district.
• Review complex task plans, drawings, and installation schematics, providing guidance to the field team throughout task execution.
• Supervise a team of professional-level field service engineers and support staff, setting operational goals and objectives to achieve business results.
• Assist the District Service Manager in managing the district’s financial profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities, including required reporting and analysis.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; a BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the power generation service industry, including significant time in a field service capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with the general maintenance of large gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to build and develop effective teams.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills to foster cross-functional teamwork and ensure seamless service delivery.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division is dedicated to providing low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. We focus on zero or low-emission power generation, encompassing all gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators under one roof. Our team is committed to exploring decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet, ensuring a sustainable future for energy generation.

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 100,000 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: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

This job is based in Illinois. 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: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html. The base salary range for this position may be $107K-152k and the annual incentive target is 15% of base salary.

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

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