Site Manager

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Site Manager (Electrical), you will be part of the Grid Technologies Substations project execution team, responsible for overseeing the successful installation, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage equipment at grid station and substation project sites.

You will manage daily site operations, coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders, monitor construction progress, and ensure project activities are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and quality requirements.

Working closely with Project Managers, site engineers, contractors, and customers, you will contribute to the successful delivery of power transmission and substation projects while maintaining Siemens Energy's safety, quality, and business conduct standards.

How You'll Make an Impact

HV Equipment Installation, Testing & Commissioning – 40%

• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning activities for high-voltage equipment at substation project sites.
• Oversee the installation of HV transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, and associated switchgear.
• Manage daily site activities, construction progress, and commissioning schedules.
• Coordinate site preparation, installation, and commissioning activities to ensure timely project completion.
• Review design documents, engineering drawings, and site layouts to support construction planning and execution.
• Ensure site activities comply with technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and implement corrective actions to address potential delays.
• Support Project Managers with cost control, document control, and quality control activities.
• Track project execution performance to support delivery within allocated budgets and timelines.
  
  
  

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Leadership – 30%

• Ensure compliance with Siemens Energy's Zero Harm policy, applicable HSE regulations, and project safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site safety audits, risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Identify potential hazards and implement appropriate preventive and corrective measures.
• Investigate and report site incidents and near-misses in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Ensure subcontractors and site personnel comply with established safety standards and procedures.
• Support the identification, evaluation, and escalation of project risks and opportunities.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, trust, and integrity in accordance with Siemens Energy's Business Conduct Guidelines.
  
  
  

Subcontractor & Stakeholder Coordination – 30%

• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, site engineers, and third-party vendors throughout project execution.
• Liaise with ETC, MEP, and other relevant contractors to ensure construction activities meet project specifications and schedules.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for customers, addressing technical queries and operational issues.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and other project teams to resolve site-related challenges.
• Manage site logistics, material receipts, and inventory control to ensure resource availability.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of technical, operational, and coordination issues affecting project delivery.
• Provide regular progress updates and site execution reports to project management.
  
  
  

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
  
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in site management, specifically within substation or power transmission projects.
• Proven hands-on experience in the installation, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage substation equipment.
• Experience supervising site construction activities, contractors, and technical teams.
• Experience managing project execution activities in accordance with schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
  
  
  

Technical Skills

• HV Substation Construction.
• HV Equipment Installation, Testing & Commissioning.
• Power Transmission Projects.
• Transformers.
• Circuit Breakers.
• Disconnectors.
• HV Switchgear.
• Site Management & Construction Supervision.
• Site Layout & Engineering Drawings Interpretation.
• Construction Planning & Scheduling.
• Project Progress Monitoring.
• Cost Control & Project Reporting.
• Quality Control & Site Inspections.
• HSE Management.
• Siemens Energy Zero Harm Standards.
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification.
• Subcontractor Coordination.
• Site Logistics & Material Management.
• Document Control.
  
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Effective stakeholder and client relationship management.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple site activities and priorities.
• Proactive approach to risk identification and issue resolution.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and professional integrity.
  
  
  

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

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.

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.

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
• e-Learning
• Mentorship
• Coaching
• Open feedback culture