Project Leader
At Vertiv, we design, manufacture, and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. We are the trusted Service Provider for 70%+ of Fortune 500 companies, including industry-leading data centers and providers of colocation and cloud service.
Why Vertiv is the best company for Field Service professionals :
- Vertiv is an industry leader in Technology and Services with a best-in-class Customer Service and Safety culture
- Company leaders have many years of hands-on Field Service experience in this industry and many others
- Tremendous focus is placed on employee technical and leadership development
- Technical Training takes place in our state of the art Training Academy or Regional Training Center with a strong focus on immersive, hands-on learning
- Competitive benefits include : Company vehicle, smartphone, laptop, personal protective equipment (PPE), other tools-of-the-trade, 401k, Profit Sharing, & Generous PTO / Vacation Plan, Medical, Vision & Dental & more
- Abundant technical resources including 24 / 7 Technical / Factory Support and technical online libraries of product documentation, work instructions, and self-help troubleshooting guides
- Company-wide commitment to promoting a strong work / life balance
- An employer-of-choice for Veterans with technical backgrounds
The Project Leader will provide world class start-up leadership for large, high-profile orders of Liebert power equipment. The PL is the primary Vertiv Service representative for large jobs, from factory testing, through start-up, site acceptance testing, and project completion. The PL is required to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate. The PL is also required to maintain continuous communication with CRC, Area / District Offices, and Area Managers.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
ROLE
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish work related goalsRequires no direct supervisionLeads and directs the work of othersProvides guidance to others on complicated situationsFactory certified on a variety of products that interact with Liebert systems : Expert working knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution, Generators, Switchgear, Automatic Transfer Switches, et al.Represent Service at all post-sale, customer and contractor meetings for projects which the PL is assigned to by the Area ManagerCoordinate start-up and site testing activities for assigned projects before it beginsAttend Factory Witness Testing for assigned projects, represent Service in front of the customer, contractor, and consultantAssist contractors as required during installation of assigned projectsSupport start-up and site testing activities for assigned projectsProvide On-the-Job training and on-site direction to associates for assigned projectsConduct field customer training for assigned projects as requiredCommunicate with National Technical Support on equipment issuesKeep current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service TipsSAFETY
Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelinesMust wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and accordance with job dutiesAdhere to work hours policy guidelines 14 hours ruleReport all work related accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the appropriate personnelMust be a role model to fellow associates with regards to safety by setting a positive examplePoint out potentially unsafe conditions to a customer or contractor, as necessary and based on extensive experience, with the authority to halt work on a project until conditions are correctedADMINISTRATION
Coordinate assigned project completion, customer training, and close-outProvide Time and Material quotes for customers or contractors for assigned projects, as necessaryCoordinate subcontracted services and equipment rentals for assigned projects, provide purchase orders to vendors as requiredGather all Service revenue (sales order and any additional POs) & costs (labor, equipment, and subcontracted) for assigned projects and report to Power Technical Support for regular profit / loss reports to Service managementReview and process submittal drawingsLog all technical support telephone callsProvide accurate and timely reporting in accordance with published guidelines Time cards, expense reports, mileage reports, ticket closure, forms, et al.Maintain company property according to company policies Vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, pager, et al.CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customersProvide estimated time of arrival to the customer or contractor where applicableCoordinate and attend customer or contractor meetings as requiredMaintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelinesPERFORMANCE
Complete all work in an efficient and timely mannerCapable of making strong decisions, technical and commercial, under pressureProperly evaluate site and equipment for appropriate billing statusMaintain productive utilization rate according to company guidelinesAdhere to company dress code and safety regulationsUnderstand and comply with company startup / escalation process and proceduresIn all aspects of job requirements, must lead by example, and conduct themselves in a higher standard. Must act and perform as a role model to all field associatesMaintain proper and adequate level of internal communicationsAbility to communicate with all levels within the organization - Managers, co-workers, Support Services, sales, electronic communications, et al.Conduct themselves in a high degree of professionalism, and of service deliveryAbility to handle stressful situations and provide a calming effect to customerHigh level of diplomacy when interacting with internal and external customersKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Required experience (one or more of the following)ASEET preferredASMETSix years military experience in a related fieldEquivalent industry experienceJob progression requirementsMinimum 5 years as a CE IV or Project Management experienceProduct certifications and field knowledge assessment up to date in accordance with job level (refer to job progression chart)Meet all aspect of your current job descriptionInterpersonal SkillsProfessionalReliableTeam PlayerMastery of electrical / electronic test equipment and theoryMust be able to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams and blueprintsIn all aspects of the job, need to lead by example, and held to a higher standard of conductProduct certifications up to dateMeet all aspects of the job descriptionPerformance evaluation rating of meets all aspects of job requirement or betterConsistent performance and customer relation skillsTechnical skillsAbility to make an immediate site evaluation, skills to include : environmental temperature, and general operating conditions without supervisionAbility to summarize and report all work related tasks performedAbility to give technical assistance via the telephone to customers on a regular basisProvide phone or on-site technical support to junior level associatesIndependently evaluate, recognize and recommend acceptable customer solutions based upon site evaluationRecommend and direct activities at a customer site by leading technical activities of other techniciansProvide on-site customer consultation, must be able to present themselves as an expert in the fieldCapable of providing project leadership and on-site direction for assigned projectsProvide expert site evaluation for Liebert Power Products and related systemsAssist Liebert Engineering and National Tech Support with site evaluations, site visits, and recommendations / solutions as requiredExpert in site acceptance testing procedures and equipmentStrong skill sets :Strong