Field Service Technician

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Field Service Technician – SYNCON is responsible for theenvironmentally safe execution of field service activities for Synchronous Condenser (SYNCON) stations, including rotating machine systems, excitationsystems, generator step-up transformers, protection and control systems,auxiliary systems, cooling systems, lube oil systems, relay panels, local HMI,and associated substation equipment. This role executes technical fieldassignments involving preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, testing,troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, outage support, and customer site support for SYNCON assets.

The position may recommend corrective actions ormodified procedures to improve equipment reliability, service execution, field operations, and customer satisfaction. The role may be assigned individually oras part of a larger electrical substation, power plant, FACTS/HVDC, or Grid Technologies service project. Reports directly to the Field Service Manager.
Often requires extensive travel and non-standard schedules atfield locations with exposure to varying environmental and site conditions,including planned outages, emergency support, and customer-driven schedules.

• Perform on-site commissioning, preventive maintenance, warranty repairs, and troubleshooting for FACTS and HVDC installations, ensuring reliable system performance and customer satisfaction.
• Test, inspect, and maintain low- and high-voltage equipment, including AC/DC circuits,battery systems, protection and control systems, transformers, reactors,capacitor banks, switch gear, and cooling systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, protection, control, and automation system issues while adhering to safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Develop and maintain commissioning, testing, and service documentation, including technical reports, progress updates, and maintenance records.
• Plan and coordinate field activities, outage schedules, and resource requirements,independently managing work priorities and ensuring compliance with established procedures
• Serve as the primary on-site customer representative, collaborating with customers and internal teams, driving process and design improvements, and mentoring junior engineers on protection and control applications.

• Associate’sDegree or Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field, combined with 5-7+ years of hands-on experience in high-voltage systemcommissioning, testing, maintenance, and field service environments.
• Strong technical expertise with FACTS, HVDC, substation automation, SCADA systems,protective relays (SEL or similar), electrical control and protection systems,and low-voltage AC/DC circuits.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, protection and controldrawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Advancedtroubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills, with experience resolving complex system issues using specialized electrical test equipment and industry-standard methodologies.
• Demonstratedability to document service activities, prepare technical reports, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently,build strong customer relationships, collaborate effectively with engineering and project teams, and mentor junior technicians and engineers.

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
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eligible for internal transfers.

Our team of individuals have different skills and backgrounds that willbenefit your personal growth. The tender management team by itself is a strongsource of knowledge for you to serve in your career development. The teamworkinvolved in this job will also allow you to enhance your coaching skills and increase your exposure to a diverse cultural environment with internationalinteractions with Germany, Canada, and other diverse employees’ nationalities.

Our Transmission Division offers customers a broad portfolio of products,systems, solutions, and services geared around the key market trends ofdigitalization, decarbonization, grid stability and electrification. Withexpertise, passion, and commitment, we are working to transmit energy in themost efficient and environmentally friendly way possible.

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countrieswhile ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the globalcommunity, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

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