Sr Service Specialist Elec (Electrical Field Technician – Power Distribution Systems)
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About the Role
Siemens is seeking an Electrical Field Technician to perform commissioning, installation supervision, and repair work on low and medium voltage electrical networks at customer sites.
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Responsibilities
- Install, commission, and maintain low and medium voltage circuit breakers (vacuum, air)
- Modernize electrical equipment on job sites, including circuit breakers, protection relays, and other devices
- Install and test electrical distribution systems (breakers, meters, protection systems)
- Commission various electrical distribution equipment
- Test and calibrate protection equipment such as metering devices and protection relays
- Manage a wide variety of electrical equipment in field environments
- Prepare technical reports presenting test results from field work
- Lead and coordinate projects within time and budget constraints
- Act as technical liaison with internal and external customers
- Ensure all work meets customer requirements and complies with safety standards, CSA standards, EHS policies
Requirements
- College diploma (DEC) in Electrical Engineering, Electrodynamics, or Industrial Electricity
- 2+ years’ experience with electrical equipment ranging from 600 V to 35 kV (medium voltage)
- Field experience working with a variety of electrical equipment
- Strong knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical equipment
- Experience with protection relays, metering devices, and electrical testing/calibration
- Strong diagnostic and systematic problem solving skills
- Strong bilingual communication skills in English and French
- Valid and unrestricted G/Class 5 driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel frequently throughout Quebec and occasionally across Canada
- Must be physically able to climb, work in high places and/or confined spaces
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Overview
- Customers around the world trust in our products. Our service technicians and engineers significantly contribute to that.
- As an Electrical Field Technician, you will perform commissioning, installation supervision, and repair work on electrical networks.
- This includes all types of field service work at customer sites.
Responsibilities
- Installing, commissioning, and maintaining low and medium voltage circuit breakers (vacuum, air).
- Modernizing electrical equipment on job sites, including circuit breakers, protection relays, and other devices.
- Install and test electrical distribution systems (breakers, meters, protection systems).
- Commission various electrical distribution equipment.
- Test and calibrate protection equipment such as metering devices and protection relays.
- Manage a wide variety of electrical equipment in field environments.
- Prepare technical reports presenting test results from field work.
- Lead and coordinate projects within time and budget constraints.
- Lead projects focused on electrical products and testing.
- Monitor deviations, collaborate with management, and implement corrective actions.
- Manage revenue sources, control costs, and coordinate timely invoicing.
- Meet productivity and efficiency targets.
What will you need to succeed?
- College diploma (DEC) in Electrical Engineering, Electrodynamics, or Industrial Electricity
- 2+ years’ experience with electrical equipment ranging from 600 V to 35 kV (medium voltage).
- Field experience working with a variety of electrical equipment.
- Asset: experience working with transformers (on site or in assembly environments).
- Strong knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical equipment.
- Experience with protection relays, metering devices, and electrical testing/calibration.
- Solid troubleshooting and installation expertise in electrical systems.
- Strong diagnostic and systematic problem solving skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and remain motivated under pressure.
- Strong bilingual communication skills in English and French, both written and verbal.
- A valid and unrestricted G/Class 5 driver’s licence is required.
- Travel: Willingness to travel frequently throughout Quebec and occasionally across Canada.
Why you’ll love working for Siemens!
- Freedom and a healthy work life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
- Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
- Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Profit sharing available.
- Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
- Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities.
- Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
- Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
- Employee perks and discounts.
- Diversity and inclusivity focused.
Compensation
- Salary is commensurate with experience, and ranges between $80,000 CAD $115,000 CAD, excluding bonus and benefits.
- In addition to base salary, this role includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus of 10% of base salary, based on Company performance metrics.
Location
- Ottawa, ON with travel throughout Quebec and occasionally across Canada.
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