58d ago
58d ago
Job description
Ensuring the successful execution of transformer installation and service projects for Siemens Energy's Grid Technologies division in Southern & Eastern Africa. The position operates at a Specialist Para-Professional level, providing expert technical supervision and on-site leadership for complex, high-stakes projects involving power transformers and high-voltage equipment. The core objective is to oversee all on-site activities, from initial setup to final commissioning, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. This involves direct supervision of the technical team, hands-on problem-solving for electromechanical systems, and rigorous enforcement of safety protocols. The role serves as the primary technical authority on-site, guiding the team through complex installation and repair procedures. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in power transformers and substation environments, combined with proven supervisory experience. This individual must be adept at interpreting engineering drawings, managing on-site logistics, and leading a team of technicians and subcontractors. Strong communication skills are essential for effective coordination with project managers and maintaining excellent customer relationships.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Supervise the on-site installation, assembly, and commissioning of power transformers and associated high-voltage equipment.
- Ensure all installation and service activities comply with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and stringent safety protocols.
- Lead diagnostic and troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues during transformer installation and service.
- Manage on-site logistics, resource allocation, and project timelines to ensure successful project completion.
- Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of field service technicians and subcontractors.
- Conduct daily site briefings and toolbox talks, delegate tasks, and review work quality to maintain high-performance standards.
- Enforce a strict safety culture on-site, ensuring all personnel adhere to health and safety procedures for high-voltage environments.
- Serve as the primary on-site liaison with customers, project managers, and other stakeholders, providing regular progress updates.
- Prepare and maintain accurate site documentation, including daily progress reports, quality assurance records, and final commissioning reports.
What You Bring
- Vocational qualification or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Electromechanics, or a related technical field.
- Extensive experience supervising the installation and commissioning of power transformers and high-voltage substation equipment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing on-site technical teams and subcontractors in a project environment.
Rewards
- Working with a global team
- Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
- Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
- Supportive work culture
- Medical benefits
- Remote/Flexible work
- Time off/Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
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.
About this role
Experience
Extensive experience supervising installation and commissioning of power transformers and high-voltage substation equipment.
About Siemens Energy
Company Overview
Name
Siemens Energy AG
HeadquartersMunich, Germany
Founded2020
SizeApproximately 103,000 employees worldwide (source: siemens-energy.com). Revenue of 39.077 billion in fiscal year 2025 (source: siemens-energy.com).
What They Do
Siemens Energy is a global energy technology company covering nearly the entire value chain of energy, from power and heat generation to transmission and storage (source: siemens-energy.com). The company offers a broad portfolio of products and services, including gas and steam turbines, generators, transformers, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, grid technologies, as well as industrial electrification and decarbonization solutions (source: siemens-energy.com). Its main business areas include Gas Services, Grid Technologies, Transformation of Industry, and Siemens Gamesa, which holds a significant position in the wind energy sector (source: siemens-energy.com). Siemens Energy serves utilities, grid operators, industrial companies, power producers, and infrastructure developers worldwide and estimates that about one-sixth of global power generation is based on its technologies (source: siemens-energy.com).
Projects & Track Record
In recent years, Siemens Energy has completed numerous significant projects, including the construction of an offshore converter system connecting North Sea wind farms to the German power grid in collaboration with Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables for 50Hertz (source: reuters.com). In June 2026, it secured a 2-GW offshore contract for the North Sea Connector 2 project from 50Hertz (source: energynews.pro). Another major project is the 2-GW HVDC link Eastern Green Link 4 between Scotland and England, with a contract value of around 3 billion pounds, scheduled for completion by 2033 (source: energynews.pro). In the steam turbine sector, Siemens Energy is delivering 20 turbines with a total capacity of 1 GW for AI data centers in cooperation with Babcock & Wilcox (source: finance.yahoo.com). Additionally, the company supplies Petrobras with energy and gas compression systems for FPSO units in Brazilian offshore fields (source: finance.yahoo.com).
Outside Europe, Siemens Energy is involved in Oman with the delivery and maintenance of equipment for two 2.6-GW gas power plants in Misfah and Duqm (source: energynews.pro). In the USA, two energy projects totaling 2 GW were agreed upon in 2025 with Fermi America in connection with a private 11-GW AI energy campus (source: energynews.pro).
Recent Developments
In 2026, Siemens Energy significantly improved its order intake, especially in Gas Services, where 102 gas turbines were booked in the first quarter and 12 GW were converted from existing reservation agreements, with an additional 12 GW of new reservations (source: siemens-energy.com). The revenue forecast for fiscal year 2026 was raised from 11-13% to 14-16%, and the profit margin before special items was increased to 10-12%, reflecting strong demand and solid execution (source: siemens-energy.com). Furthermore, Siemens Energy is investing 1 billion USD in North America, creating highly skilled jobs to further expand its manufacturing and industrial presence (source: siemens-energy.com).
Working There
Siemens Energy offers a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as engineering, manufacturing, project management, service, digitalization, sales, finance, human resources, and supply chain management (source: siemens-energy.com). The corporate culture is shaped by a global presence in over 90 countries with approximately 21,200 production sites, offering diverse opportunities in project-driven and production-intensive roles (source: siemens-energy.com). Key recruitment locations include the headquarters in Munich as well as Orlando, Florida, USA (source: siemens-energy.com). Desired qualifications include mechanical and electrical engineering, energy systems, control technology, software development, manufacturing, project management, field service, procurement, and industrial operations (source: siemens-energy.com).
