A Snapshot of Your DayAs a Field Operations Manager for the Substation Upgrades Team, you will lead field service operations supporting AIS and GIS switchgear projects across North America. You will manage and develop field personnel, coordinate equipment and tooling resources, and work closely with project teams to ensure successful project execution. Collaborating with global colleagues in Germany and regional teams, you will drive operational improvements, strengthen service capabilities, and support business growth in the substation upgrades market. Your leadership will help ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
How You'll Make an Impact- Lead and develop a diverse team of field service engineers and craft personnel supporting AIS and GIS switchgear projects across North America.
- Manage equipment, tooling, and workforce resources to support efficient execution across multiple projects and geographic regions.
- Collaborate with global teams in Germany and regional stakeholders on training, resource allocation, equipment, and standardized work processes.
- Support business growth by expanding field service capabilities and implementing strategies to meet increasing demand in the substation upgrades market.
- Partner with project teams to develop schedules, coordinate execution plans, resolve complex operational challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
- Promote quality and operational excellence by sharing project lessons learned, reducing nonconformance costs, developing personnel, and representing Siemens Energy in industry and community activities.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in field services, construction, or manufacturing within the AIS/GIS switchgear sector.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing field personnel, including craft workers and technical teams.
- Proven ability to coordinate self-perform work, manage resources across multiple projects and geographic regions, and collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.
- Strong leadership, communication, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and project planning skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required by business needs.
- 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 TeamGrid TechnologiesOur 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 switchgear and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Rewards- Career growth and development opportunities in a supportive work culture
- Company-paid health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Family-building benefits
- Parental leave
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