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, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear and switchboards, protective relays, motor control centers, VFDs, cable, metering, and backup power supplies. This role supports customers on-site throughout Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah, with travel to customer sites 100% of the time. The specialist leads installation and checkout work, performs electrical testing and maintenance, troubleshoots power distribution equipment, and provides technical and operational support for complex equipment and systems. The role also involves site surveys, customer instruction and training, mentoring lower-level employees, completing activity reports, maintaining tools and test equipment, and planning labor, materials, and transportation for proposals. Availability for emergency and relief assignments is required.

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 testing, resistance testing, dielectric testing, and thermal scans 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 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.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to travel up to 100% to customer sites.
At least 18 years of age and 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 electrical 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 the power source.
Perform emergency troubleshooting of power distribution products and third-party equipment.
Perform service upgrades, reconditioning, and retrofits for 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.
Perform site surveys to develop base or installation design plans.
Instruct customer personnel on proper operation and routine inspections, and train customers 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, rates, material costs, and transportation expenses for proposals.
Review task plans, drawings, and installation schematics, and provide guidance throughout project duration.
Remain available for emergency and relief assignments.