Technical Support Engineer

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Gas and Power is seeking a Technical Support Engineer in Orlando to enhance the efficiency and reliability of operational plants. This role involves analyzing plant performance, resolving technical issues, and supporting maintenance planning, providing a significant opportunity to impact safe and efficient power generation.

Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities

Company paid Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Combined Cycle Power Plant operations.
• Experience with large rotating equipment and DCS systems.
• Understanding of Maintenance Philosophies and asset metrics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical resource for O&M facilities.
• Analyze performance data and deliver improvement recommendations.
• Support outage planning and evaluate product modifications.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Reporting

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

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.

A Snapshot of Your Day (position overview)

The Technical Support Engineer will support operating plants in meeting their goals of safety, reliability, availability and efficiency by providing timely solutions and responses to both planned and unplanned events!

Lead and implement projects assigned by the Engineering Manager in a safe, regulatory compliant and cost-effective way while providing the highest customer benefit. Work with other Support Engineers to meet plant needs amid changing conditions!

How You’ll Make an Impact (responsibilities)

• Serve as the primary technical resource for resolving operational and maintenance issues at O&M facilities across the Americas, including real-time analysis, RCA investigations, and urgent outage support.
• Analyze plant and equipment performance data, access DCS and CMMS systems, and deliver professional reports with improvement recommendations for heat rate, efficiency, and long-term reliability.
• Interpret control logic, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and other technical drawings while collaborating with engineering teams to resolve design, maintenance, and operational challenges.
• Support outage planning via TMS and PCM systems, assist with BSOLs and other planning documentation, and coordinate with internal resource managers to secure personnel, tools, and logistics.
• Evaluate and recommend product modifications (e.g., BSOLs, PIBs, TA’s), provide feedback to engineering teams based on plant experience, and contribute to lessons learned for the fleet.
• Cross-train with fellow engineers, act as project delegate as needed, and use Siemens systems (PCM, SAP, WRIT) to investigate and resolve technical issues while ensuring strong communication between plants and HQ.

What You Bring (requirements)

• Bachelor of Science degrees or equivalent experience in Engineering, Thermodynamics, Computer Science, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of Combined Cycle Power Plant operation, maintenance, plant engineering or power plant commissioning experience.
• Understanding of, and experience in, large rotating equipment, Steam and Gas Turbine Generators, DCS systems associated Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems, mechanical systems, heat exchangers, Water treatment plants, Cooling tower systems maintenance systems (planned and corrective)
• Motivated self starter and teammate that can identify and complete tasks with minimal direction.
• Understanding of Maintenance Philosophies, tracking key asset metrics such as MTBF for assigned plants, prepare CMMS reports and advocate for enhancements, as needed.
• 25% travel including extensive onsite presence during scheduled and forced outages, special projects and customer meetings. May be short notice before travel.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

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.

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

EqualEmployment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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