What are the responsibilities and job description for the High Voltage Substation Technician position at Siemens Energy?
A Snapshot of Your Day
The High Voltage Substation Service Technician is responsible for the environmentally safe performance of in-service high voltage substations. Execute technical field assignments involving the monitoring, service, and/or repair of substation equipment. May recommend corrective measures to improve field service operations and customer service. May be assigned other work, individually, or as part of a larger electrical substation / power plant project. Reports directly to Field Service Manager. If a problem occurs or alarm, the technician will notify Client personnel, O&M as needed and collaborate/troubleshoot with Siemens Engineering Subject Matter Expert on active alarms and or problem at hand. Will need to be on-call for split duration of time with another colleague.
How You’ll Make An Impact
About The Team
Grid Technologies
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
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 more than ~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.
Check out this video to learn more about Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards
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
The High Voltage Substation Service Technician is responsible for the environmentally safe performance of in-service high voltage substations. Execute technical field assignments involving the monitoring, service, and/or repair of substation equipment. May recommend corrective measures to improve field service operations and customer service. May be assigned other work, individually, or as part of a larger electrical substation / power plant project. Reports directly to Field Service Manager. If a problem occurs or alarm, the technician will notify Client personnel, O&M as needed and collaborate/troubleshoot with Siemens Engineering Subject Matter Expert on active alarms and or problem at hand. Will need to be on-call for split duration of time with another colleague.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Perform all aspects of maintenance and repair on live substations, in addition to maintaining functionality of tools and equipment. Perform duties in accordance to industry regulations and standards.
- Perform preventive / corrective maintenance, software, tools as well as spare parts inventory.
- Assist in the repair of equipment, applying own knowledge and experience to resolve problems. Recommend changes or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, (written and/or verbal), regarding safety, (i.e. tailgate meetings), security or environmental incidents, safety violations or near misses.
- Coordinate personal lodging and travel and other transportation, as needed.
- Responsible for completing time & expense and field service job reports, using on-line/administrative tools or software.
- High School diploma or equivalent is required. A technical degree in a related field is preferred.
- 10 or more years of direct, hands-on experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
- Must have demonstrated working knowledge of OEM substation equipment.
- Must have impeccable interpersonal communication skills and be able to solve complex problems dealing with high voltage substation issues.
About The Team
Grid Technologies
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
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 more than ~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.
Check out this video to learn more about Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards
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
