Technical Field Advisor

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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:

• 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