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Siemens Energy Electrical Engineer - Field Service – Drives (Houston, TX or New Orleans, LA) in Houston, Texas
A Snapshot of Y our Day
Electrification-Automation-Digitalization (EAD) is looking for a Field Service Engineer with direct experience in servicing integrated industrial solutions with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Systems technologies for the Marine, and Oil & Gas industries.
The engineer who takes this position will travel to a customer's site and troubleshoot, test, maintain, and/or commission solutions using Siemens Energy drive control systems and industry technology portfolio to satisfy industrial customer requirements or solve problems. The engineer will coordinate with local engineering teams to recommend and deliver high quality technical solutions.
A successful engineer will have a strong educational and industrial background and hands-on experience. A passion for the field and drive to learn and tackle new challenges is an absolute must. The experienced level engineer must be able to develop customer relationships, be accurate and detailed while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple people, calls and projects demanding attention and time. Candidate must also have the willingness to travel extensively in the US and work the hours needed on industrial job sites to complete the tasks at hand.
How You’ll Make an Impact
You will commission customized drive solutions, maintain, and fault find propulsion, drilling drive, and pumping systems onboard marine vessels.
You will learn the latest industrial solutions and developments within Siemens Energy, and collaborate with designers to test, commission, troubleshoot and / or update integrated system drawings.
Your proficiency will be needed in planning workload and specific tasks, and your drive toward timely completions.
Mostly domestic with some international travel to other Siemens Energy and customer facilities is required (up to 80%) with international training a potential requirement.
What You Bring
BS in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience in Marine or a related industry; Candidates with more experience may be eligible for a more senior level position.
Hands on VFD experience is required with a background in Drive / Motor System Solution Design or Service/Commissioning.
Willing and able to travel 80% of the time
You will preferably have
Marine, Drilling or Offshore production working experience
Automation/SCADA programming experience
Siemens Energy Automation hands on experience
Familiarity with North American and international codes and standards, OSHA, and safety and lock-out / tag-out procedures.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
About the Team
Transformation of Industry
Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities.
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 94,000 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.
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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
Gain extensive hands-on experience with cutting edge technology
Integrate with a dynamic, proficient, and evolving team
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