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Transformer Service Technician Assistant Job Posting Template
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Transformer Service Technician Assistant (Tech Asst) is responsible for the environmentally safe performance of field service projects with direct supervision. Responsible for completing technical field assignments involving the assembly, installation, modification, testing, inspection, service, and/or repair of distribution and power transformers. May recommend corrective measures to improve operations and customer service. May be assigned other work individually or as part of a larger electrical substation/powerplant project.
Requires extensive travel and non-standard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.
Within 12 months of hiring: be able to run an oil processing rig, perform megger, TTR, and dew point tests unassisted, and pull quality oil samples from new or in-service transformers.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Support CL and crew in covering all aspects of field service operations in addition to maintaining functionality of tools and equipment and update tasks and observations made
- Assist in the repair of transformer equipment, applying own knowledge and experience to resolve problems, and according to industry regulations and standards
- Recommend changes or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction and communicate clearly and professionally regarding safety (i.e., tailgate meetings) security, or environmental incidents, safety violations, or near misses
- Coordinate personal lodging, travel, and other transportation as needed and complete time, expense, and field service job reports using online/administrative tools or software
- Support CL in maintaining safe operating condition of vehicles, tools, and equipment including conducting detailed inventories and inspections to determine maintenance and repairs. Perform maintenance daily/weekly/monthly/annually per maintenance schedule or as assigned
- Follow and carry out Siemens Energy Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies while performing duties in accordance with customer, industry, and corporate laws, regulations, and standards, perform additional duties as assigned by NRM and/or CL and support tester by moving test leads as directed
What You Bring
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience, with Technical diploma and/or apprenticeship training preferred
- Electro-mechanical skills supporting CL in safe and correct assembly and maintenance of power and distribution transformers and transformer accessories
- Perform assigned tasks in the operation of transformer oil processing, including vacuum, oil filling, and circulating and draining oil-filled and distribution transformers under direct supervision. Complete documentation of the process under the direct supervision and instruction of CL and/or senior crew member.
- Perform rig maintenance on oil processor and generator and provide support during testing with tasks supporting the testing of power and distribution transformers and transformer accessories
- Good electro-mechanical skills including the ability to operate hand tools, power tools, multi-meters, ladders, and PPE
- Proficiency in computer skills, such as email, internet browsing, data entry in online tools, and Microsoft and Windows based software. Strong communication and time management abilities, with a curiosity about effectively prioritising tasks.
Maintaining Class A CDL requirements as described in contract section 9.09 article c) qualifies for a yearly bonus.
EH&S/OSHA training is required or will be provided.
About the Team
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Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards
- 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
- Parental leave
