Operational Improvement Technical Expert

A Snapshot of Your Day The Operational Improvement Technical Expert is the technical analyst responsible for identifying and eliminating avoidable operational costs in service outages. This role applies deep field execution knowledge to reduce labor, tooling, material, logistics, and rework costs while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule performance. The position partners with Field Service, Project Management, Tooling, Supply Chain, and Analytics to convert real‑world execution challenges into standardized, repeatable cost‑reduction solutions across the outage lifecycle. How You’ll Make an Impact Identify structural drivers of outage cost and cost variability across planning, execution, and closeout. Perform root‑cause analysis of cost overruns and recurring execution inefficiencies. Define and support standardized outage practices (e.g., tooling, staffing models, sequencing, work scopes). Translate field experience and data insights into scalable operational improvements. Engage directly with field teams to capture practical improvement opportunities. Support pilots and implementation of cost‑reduction initiatives and standards. What You Bring 8+ years’ direct technical experience in field service execution (power generation or rotating equipment). Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience will be considered. Those with more experience may be considered for a higher level. Demonstrated experience reducing operational costs in complex field environments. Deep understanding of outage planning and execution workflows. Ability to translate technical details into clear cost and business impact. Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills. Preferred experience in operational or continuous improvement, project controls, and familiarity with outage estimating, tooling strategies, logistics planning, plus Lean, Six Sigma, or similar improvement training. 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 Gas Services Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet. Who is Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. 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. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affi ?? categories protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Siemens Energy