Senior Technical Training Instructor - Field Service

Siemens; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma seeks a Senior Technical Training Instructor to build and deliver training for Russelectric ATS, switchgear, PLC, SCADA, and related field equipment. The role coordinates hands-on instruction, virtual learning, demos, and scenario-based troubleshooting for Field Service Engineers, Sales, and external customers.

You will work with leadership and engineering to ensure training content stays aligned with field needs, maintain training center assets, and provide

Qualifications

• > 10 years of Field Service Engineering or equivalent technical field experience.
• > Proven record of developing, delivering, or supporting technical training for field personnel, customers, or internal technical teams.
• > Strong understanding of power generation systems, ATS, switchgear, PLC, SCADA, generator controls, and related field-service applications.
• > Experience with complex paralleling systems, synchronization, load sharing, and protection schemes.
• > Knowledge of diesel generator controls, governors, voltage regulation, and excitation systems.
• > Experience reading schematics, control drawings, I/O mapping, and alarm logic.
• > Familiarity with industrial automation platforms (Wonderware/WinCC/PME).
• > Electrical theory and power distribution background.
• > Willingness to relocate to Broken Arrow, OK and travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• > Build and deliver technical training materials for Russelectric ATS, switchgear, PLC, SCADA, and related equipment.
• > Coordinate hands-on instruction, virtual learning, equipment demonstrations, and scenario-based troubleshooting.
• > Identify training needs from field support trends and leadership feedback to improve content.
• > Create engaging online training and practical exercises for Field Service, Sales, and customers.
• > Collaborate with leadership, Field Service, Engineering, and Sales to keep training aligned with business needs.
• > Maintain training center equipment and up-to-date training assets.
• > Provide technical instruction on power generation, ATS, switchgear, PLC, and SCADA systems.

Skills

Field Service Eng

Training development

Power systems

SCADA/PLC

Generator controls

Troubleshooting

Electrical theory

Schematic reading

Relocation required

Travel readiness

Tools

Wonderware

WinCC

PME

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

We are looking for Senior Technical Training Instructor. This position will be based at Broken Arrow, OK

You’ll make a difference by:

• Build and Develop training materials for Russelectric ATS, switchgear, PLC, SCADA, equipment modifications, basic safety, onboarding, and continuing development of Field Service Engineers.
• Coordinates, documents, and provides regular technical training for field service employees, including hands-on instruction, virtual learning, equipment demonstrations, and scenario-based troubleshooting.
• Uses field support trends, startup issues, warranty concerns, recurring technical questions, and leadership feedback to identify training needs and improve training content.
• Builds engaging online training and practical exercises for Field Service, Sales, internal teams, and external customers.
• Works closely with leadership, Field Service, FAST, Automation, Engineering, and Sales to keep training aligned with field and business needs.
• Maintains training center equipment and ensures training assets remain accurate, functional, and representative of current field equipment.
• Provides technical instruction related to power generation, ATS, switchgear, PLC, SCADA, communication systems, and customer field applications.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of Field Service Engineering experience or equivalent technical field experience.
• Proven record of developing, delivering, or supporting technical training for field personnel, customers, or internal technical teams.
• Strong proven understanding of power generation systems, automatic transfer switches, low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, PLC systems, SCADA systems, generator controls, and related field-service applications.
• Demonstrated experience with complex paralleling systems, including synchronization, load sharing, generator controls, breaker control, transfer schemes, protective functions, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of diesel generator controls, including engine governors, speed control, voltage regulation, excitation systems, protective relays, and generator control logic.
• Experience troubleshooting automatic voltage regulators, governor control issues, synchronization problems, load-share issues, communication failures, breaker control issues, transfer issues, and system-level control problems.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, control drawings, one-lines, sequence of operation documents, PLC logic, SCADA screens, I/O mapping, alarm logic, and customer user documentation.
• Experience with common SCADA and PLC platforms, including Wonderware, WinCC, PME, and comparable industrial automation platforms preferred.
• Strong background in electrical theory, power distribution, AC/DC circuits, voltage circuit theory, and hands-on solving.
• Ability to relocate to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, or spend a minimum of 50% of working time in Broken Arrow.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Travel 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying adult learning principles or instructional design practices in a technical training environment.
• Experience creating interactive virtual learning, digital training modules, simulations, video-based instruction, or competency-based training.
• Ability to build training that develops field judgment, not just memorization.
• Prior military service or formal training in electrical theory, power systems, power generation, or related technologies.

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.

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.

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