Siemens Energy

A Snapshot of Your Day

Senior Transformer Technician is responsible for the environmentally safe performance of field service projects with minimal to no supervision. Primarily is an authority in the assembly, vacuum/oil filling, testing, service, and repair of distribution and power transformers and may be assigned other work individually or as part of a larger electrical substation/power plant project.

Reports directly to the assigned Transformer Resource Manager (TRM) and performs work under the supervisory direction of the Crew Leader (CL). Effective communication with both TRM and CL is required throughout active projects and when awaiting assignment and/or standby time.

When required, may be temporarily assigned as CL by TRM or functional supervisor and will be responsible for crew, subcontractors, vendors, and assigned assets as listed in CL job description.

Often requires extensive travel and non-standard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform sophisticated transformer field service operations that require strong technical skills. Including fix and repair transformer equipment, applying own knowledge and experience to resolve problems or recommend changes or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as expert level in rigging, re-gasketing, cutting new gaskets/O-rings, vacuum/oil processing, and all tasks related to transformer service work.
• Performs work to required Quality Assurance (QA) specification including vacuum, oil logs, and job walkdown for issues prior to project completion.
• Assist Crew Lead or Transformer Resource Manager with the planning of field service project set-up, resource requirements, coordination of equipment and vendors, including personal lodging and travel, scheduling of heavy equipment, tankers, test equipment, etc. Will also assist in gathering data and preparing field service job reports and non-conformance reports and to record and compile data for analysis.
• Maintain safe operating condition of vehicles, tools, & equipment, including conducting detailed inventories & inspections to resolve maintenance & repairs. Perform repairs & maintenance per maintenance schedule

What You Bring

• Expert level skill in one or more of: Distribution, Power, and Transmission electrical substation equipment in power ranges of low-voltage (4160V – 13kV), medium-voltage (13kV – 69kV) or high-voltage (69kV – 800 kV). Electro-mechanical skills in the safe and accurate assembly and maintenance of power and distribution transformers and transformer accessories
• Perform transformer receipt inspections, control wiring, trouble shooting
• Comprehensive skills to interpret the scope of work, assembly, general arrangement drawings, electrical prints, and one-line diagrams as well as test data and factory instruction manuals
• Implementation of accurate operation of transformer oil processing, including vacuum, oil filling, and circulating and draining oil-filled transformers along with complete documentation of the process as the need arises
• Lead and perform service maintenance of company vehicles, oil processing equipment, generators, and test equipment. Maintaining Class A CDL requirements as described in contract section 9.09 article c) qualifies for a yearly bonus.
• High school diploma, GED, or technical vocational/apprenticeship training combined with prior field service or equivalent related experience. Minimum of 6 years of experience in technical assembly, maintenance, and repair of power and distribution transformers and transformer accessories in utility/energy electrical industry preferred

About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

• 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

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This role may be based in various locations across the United States. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html. The base salary range for this position varies by location. For positions based in the United States, the base salary range is $55,000 to $60,000 annually

Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.