Crew Leader(REMOTE)

<div>Transformer Service Crew Leader (CL) is a working field service supervisor responsible for assignment of personnel, environment, safety, and overall performance of crew/contractors on field projects. The CL is the primary expert in assembly, service, and repair of transformers, although CL and crew may be assigned other work individually or as part of a larger electrical substation or powerplant. The CL is responsible for the successful execution of projects and supervising, both technically and administratively, crew members and assigned contractor(s) and is expected to take decisive and/or corrective action for the well-being of the crew, environment, project, customer, and/or organization as a whole.<br/><br/>The CL reports to the assigned Transformer Resource Manager (TRM) and is expected to have effective communication with their manager throughout active projects and when awaiting assignment or standby time. Effective communication with Project Managers (PMs), Business Development Managers (BDMs), Testing Manager, and QTC Manager is also required. The CL must seek approval from the TRM prior to re-assigning a crew member. When deemed necessary, the CL may remove crew member(s) from jobsite if safety or behavior is not in compliance with Siemens Energy policies, guidelines, or safety policies.<br/><br/>The CL is responsible for company assets, including the maintenance, cleanliness, safe operation, and condition of equipment/vehicles (assigned, rented, loaned, or leased), and the corresponding contents, tools, and accessories. Requires extensive travel and non-standard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.<br/><br/><strong>How You'll Make an Impact (responsibilities)</strong><br/>• Enforce Siemens Energy Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and ensure compliance across all crew activities.<br/>• Oversee maintenance, inspection, and readiness of tools, equipment, vehicles, and project materials.<br/>• Coordinate vendors/subcontractors and ensure all work meets customer, regulatory, and corporate standards.<br/>• Manage project execution-including scope, budgeting, scheduling, crew assignments, travel logistics, and equipment coordination-to ensure on time, on budget delivery.<br/>• Maintain consistent communication with site contacts and leadership, providing updates on project status, safety, incidents, and scope changes.<br/>• Supervise crew performance through time/expense reporting, technical evaluations, corrective actions, and demonstration of expert level technical skills.<br/><br/><strong>What You Bring (requirements)</strong><br/>• Lead and supervise field crews and subcontractors while maintaining a safe, environmentally responsible work environment and ensuring strong site management practices.<br/>• Provide technical direction for the assembly, maintenance, inspection, and repair of power and distribution transformers, including interpreting drawings, electrical schematics, and factory documentation.<br/>• Operate and oversee transformer oil processing activities (vacuum, oil filling, circulation, draining) and complete all required documentation and inspection reports.<br/>• Perform and guide complex commercial/industrial electrical wiring and troubleshooting; apply expertise across distribution, power, and transmission equipment up to 800 kV.<br/>• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams; manage time, delegate tasks, and work collaboratively while maintaining required computer skills.<br/>• Meet role specific qualifications including Class A CDL, relevant technical training or apprenticeship experience, and proficiency across multiple technical field service levels.<br/><br/><strong>About the Team</strong><br/><br/><strong>Rewards</strong><br/>• Career growth and development opportunities<br/>• Supportive work culture<br/>• Company paid Health and wellness benefits<br/>• Paid Time Off and paid holidays<br/>• 401K savings plan with company match<br/>• Family building benefits<br/>• Parental leave<br/><br/></div>

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...