Electrical Service Specialist

Siemens•Phoenix, AZ

14d•$49,195 - $84,334•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Service Specialists perform complex startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium- and low-voltage electrical power systems, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear/switchboards, protective relays, motor control centers, VFDs, cable, metering, and backup power supplies. This role supports Siemens’ Tempe, Arizona branch and serves customers throughout the greater Tempe/Phoenix area. The specialist installs, commissions, maintains, tests, and repairs electrical distribution equipment and systems; provides technical and operational support at customer sites; conducts site surveys; and advises and trains customers, support staff, and lower-level employees. The position also involves preparing reports and proposals, reviewing task plans and drawings, maintaining tools and test equipment, and responding to emergency and relief assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
At least 2 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits, and ability to obtain thermography certification.
At least 2 years of experience with electrical testing, including primary current injection, resistance, dielectric, and thermal-scan testing on medium- and low-voltage electrical systems.
At least 2 years of experience using electrical test sets for AC and DC high-potential testing, transformer turns-ratio testing, transformer power-factor testing, and other power-system test practices and procedures.
On-the-job or educational experience interpreting protective coordination studies and testing and configuring protective relays.
On-the-job or educational experience reading bills of material, electrical blueprints, and power-system study reports.
On-the-job or educational experience with installation, commissioning, and maintenance of low- and medium-voltage power-distribution systems.
On-the-job or educational experience with arc-flash and shock hazards of 13.8 kV and Siemens GIS, AIS, WL, RL, and SB breakers and switchgear.
On-the-job or educational experience with ANSI, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NETA codes and standards.
Ability and willingness to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements for Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
AVO, NETA, and NICET certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead basic to complex installation and checkout of electrical and electronic components for systems, service-installed jobs, and service agreements.
Maintain and test switchgear/switchboards, motor controls, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers, and surge protection devices.
Perform vibration analysis and metering, battery maintenance and testing, power monitoring, power-quality work, and protective-relay maintenance.
Install wiring and connect it to power sources.
Perform emergency troubleshooting of power-distribution products and third-party equipment.
Perform complex service upgrades, reconditioning, and retrofits for low-voltage power-distribution products and systems.
Provide onsite technical and operational support for the design, development, installation, and maintenance of complex equipment and systems.
Conduct complex site surveys and develop base or installation design plans.
Instruct customer personnel on proper operation and routine inspections, and train them to maintain and adjust complex equipment.
Provide expert advice, training, and technical assistance to support staff and train lower-level employees.
Complete and submit reports covering job activity.
Maintain complex tools, test equipment, and calibration items.
Plan and estimate labor categories and rates, material costs, and transportation expenses for complex proposals.
Review complex task plans, drawings, and installation schematics, and provide guidance throughout project duration.
Respond to emergency and relief assignments.