Technical Field Advisor

Siemens Energy

Selma (NC)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Company paid health and wellness benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

401K savings plan with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

A global energy technology company based in the United States is looking for a Technical Field Advisor (TFA) to oversee the quality standards and maintenance of transformers at electrical substations and power plants. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the field service of electrical equipment, strong supervisory skills, and a willingness to travel up to 80%. This role includes extensive responsibilities in project execution and technical support.

Qualifications

8+ years of field service experience in power and distribution transformers.
High level supervisory skills for directing crews.
Ability to operate transformer oil processors.

Responsibilities

Direct Siemens Energy crews to perform project duties.
Ensure project completion within budget and timelines.
Provide technical support and maintain communication with site contacts.

Skills

Field service technical assembly

Transformer electrical testing

High voltage maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

High School diploma or GED

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Technical Field Advisor (TFA) is a field service consultant responsible for maintaining quality standards of Siemens Energy field service work, self-performing warranty repairs, environment, safety, and overall performance of crew/contractors on field projects. The TFA is the primary on‑site guide in assembly, service, and repair of transformers and other work at an electrical substation or power plant. The TFA is responsible for the successful execution of projects, both technically and administratively, and is encouraged to take crucial and/or corrective action for the well‑being of onsite personnel, environment, project, equipment, customer, and/or the organization.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Direct Siemens Energy crews, vendors/sub‑contractors assigned to projects to perform duties in accordance with local, customer, industry and corporate laws, regulations and/or standards.
Ensure projects are timely, within budget performance of projects; responsible for acquiring budget parameters of assigned projects including scope of work, hours/days budgeted, expenses, and anticipated vendor/sub‑contractor delivery requirements, coordination of heavy equipment, tankers, test equipment, ensuring vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials are in safe, operating order and performing maintenance service, inventory, and corrective repairs with their crew.
Maintain effective communication with site contact for coordination and project management, including daily updates, written and/or verbal, with NRM, including project changes, safety reviews, safety incidents, work scope changes, etc.
The TFA ensures the reassembly, vacuum, oil fill, & testing is completed per the factory’s recommendations and deviations were not taken that could jeopardize the warranty.
The TFA provides technical support and accurate installation sequence of accessories, communication between the field and factory for progress and issues. On behalf of the factory the TFA retains ownership and responsibility of the equipment until customer has signed the documentation accepting the final product.

What You Bring

Must possess 8+ years of combined field service technical assembly, maintenance and repair of power and distribution transformers/transformer accessories in the utility/energy electrical industry. Expertise in Distribution, Power, and Transmission electrical substation equipment across Low, Medium, and High Voltage ranges preferred.
Bachelor’s degree, High School diploma, GED or technical vocational or apprenticeship training, combined with prior transformer field service or related experience.
High level field supervisory skills to direct crew members and subcontractors as assigned.
Perform and direct personnel in operating transformer oil processor safely and accurately.
Must have strong commercial and industrial electrical wiring and strong transformer electrical testing and fixing skills.
Willing and able to travel domestic and international up to 80%.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and any other test(s) required for the role.

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?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

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

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