Electrical Services Specialist

Siemens•Arizona - United States of America, NV

10d•$57,120 - $97,920•Remote

About The Position

Electrical Service Specialists perform semi-complex startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium- and low-voltage electrical power systems. These systems include transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear and switchboards, protective relays, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, cable, metering, and backup power supplies. The role travels to customer sites 100% of the time in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah, providing on-site technical and operational support.

Requirements

High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
At least 5 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits, and ability to obtain thermography certification.
At least 5 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 5 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 installing, commissioning, and maintaining 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.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 100% to customer sites.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be at least 18 years old 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, or NICET certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead basic to semi-complex installation and checkout of electric and electronic components for systems, service-installed jobs, and service agreements.
Maintain and test switchgear and 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; troubleshoot power-distribution products and third-party equipment during emergencies.
Perform service upgrades, reconditioning, retrofits, and other work on low-voltage power-distribution products and systems.
Provide on-site technical and operational support for the design, development, installation, and maintenance of complex equipment and systems.
Conduct 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 equipment.
Provide advice, training, and technical assistance to support staff and mentor lower-level employees.
Complete and submit reports covering job activity.
Maintain tools, test equipment, calibration items, and related equipment.
Plan and estimate labor categories and rates, material costs, and transportation expenses for proposals.
Review task plans, drawings, and installation schematics, and provide guidance throughout projects.
Respond to emergency and relief assignments.