Senior Electrical Services Specialist

Siemens•Arizona - United States of America, NV

10d•$66,259 - $113,587•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Services Specialist performs complex startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium- and low-voltage electrical power systems. Systems include transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear and switchboards, protective relays, motor control centers, VFDs, cable, metering, and backup power supplies. The role provides on-site customer support and requires travel to customer sites in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah 100% of the time. The specialist leads installation and checkout of electrical and electronic components, performs electrical testing and emergency troubleshooting, and carries out upgrades, reconditioning, and retrofits. The position also conducts complex site surveys, supports equipment design and installation, trains customers and staff, prepares activity reports and project proposals, and maintains tools and test equipment. The specialist must be available for emergency and relief assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
At least 8 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits; ability to obtain thermography certification.
At least 8 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 8 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 in 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.
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, and NICET certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead installation and checkout of electrical and electronic components for systems, service 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 equipment 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 on-site 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 and train customers on equipment operation, routine inspections, maintenance, and adjustment.
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, rates, material costs, and transportation expenses for complex proposals.
Review complex task plans, drawings, and installation schematics, and provide guidance throughout projects.
Respond to emergency and relief assignments.