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Vertiv

Site Leader

Vertiv, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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At Vertiv, we design, manufacture, and service 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 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 smartphone, laptop, personal protective equipment (PPE), other tools-of-the-trade, 401k with a company match & 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

Role and Responsibilities The Site Leader provides world-class jobsite leadership for large, long-duration, high-profile orders of Vertiv power and/or thermal equipment. The Site Leader is the primary Vertiv Service on-site technical representative for large jobs, from construction start through start-up, site acceptance testing, and project completion. The Site Leader establishes, grows and maintains excellent rapport with customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate. The Site Leader works in tandem with the assigned Project Manager to collaborate on cost controls, schedule adherence, resource management, and a positive customer experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide jobsite technical leadership for large projects

Become factory 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.

Lead an on-site team of 1-2 Project Leaders who may be leading crews of 1-10 Technicians each

Represent Vertiv at daily customer meetings and speak to technical requirements for the day’s schedule to coordinate activity with other on-site parties

Lead and support start-up and site testing activities for assigned projects

Ensure sufficient manpower on-site each day to perform start-up and site testing work

Assist during start-up and site testing as necessary, depending upon manpower availability and site location

Provide daily status reports to Service Management, Project Management and sales rep

Technical Responsibilities

Keeps current on Vertiv equipment start-up and commissioning processes, procedures, and tools-of-the-trade

Keeps current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service Tips

Safety Responsibilities

Leads daily Vertiv toolbox talk, pre-job safety walk and inspection, and drives any corrective/preventive actions required in a timely fashion

Operates in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines

Must wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines

Adhere to work hours policy guidelines – “14 hours rule”

Report all work-related accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the appropriate personnel

Must be a role model to fellow associates with regards to safety

Lead by example with the use of STOP WORK Authority and timely closure of corrective/preventive actions

Administrative Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to Vertiv Warranty process in partnership with Project Manager

Provide accurate and timely reporting in accordance with published guidelines

Timecards, expense reports, mileage reports, SR/task closure, forms, et al.

Supports Project Manager with obtaining any necessary technical data so Project Manager can maintain project systems

Maintain company property according to company policies

Credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, smartphone, et al.

Customer Satisfaction Responsibilities

Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customers

Ensure daily alignment of customer expectations and Vertiv activity, and drive clarification/re-alignment if there is a misalignment of expectations

Maintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelines

Personal Performance Expectations

Make decisions based on the Fundamental 5 in order of importance: Safety, Quality, Timeliness, Cost, Productivity

Capable of making timely decisions, technical and commercial, under pressure

Maintain productive utilization rate according to company guidelines

Adhere to company dress code and safety regulations

Understand and comply with company startup/escalation process and procedures

Lead by example, aligned to Vertiv Behaviors

Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization

Ability to handle stressful situations and provide a calming effect to customers

High level of diplomacy when interacting with internal and external customers

Qualifications

Experience (one or more of the following)

ASEET – preferred

Equivalent industry experience, specifically leading and actively participating in start-up and commissioning of Vertiv power equipment - preferred

ASMET

Six years military experience in a related field

Minimum 2 years of experience in Industrial construction management

Interpersonal Skills

Vertiv Behavior practitioner

Strong organizational skills

Independent operator

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Able to build and maintain trusting customer relationships

Collaborative and cooperative in high-stress environments

Able to communicate at all levels of an organization with executive presence

Able to quickly respond to changing customer priorities without disruption

Comprehensive knowledge of electrical / electronic test equipment and theory

Must be able to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams and blueprints

In all aspects of the job, lead by example and be held to a higher standard of conduct

Product certifications up to date

Meet all aspects of the job description

Performance evaluation rating of meets all aspects of job requirement or better

Consistent performance and customer relation skills

Technical skills

Ability to make immediate site evaluations, including environmental temperature and general operating conditions

Ability to summarize and report all work-related tasks

Independently evaluate, recognize and recommend acceptable customer solutions based on site evaluation

Recommend and direct activities at a customer site by leading technical activities

Provide on-site customer consultation with the assistance of Project Leader(s)

Capable of providing project leadership and on-site direction for assigned projects

Expert in COHE procedures

Expert in site acceptance testing procedures and equipment

Computer skills

Advanced word processing, report generation

Spreadsheet processing

Electronic mail

Test equipment and data analysis programs

Familiarity with computer networks

Mechanical aptitude

Working Conditions

Job assignments will typically be long-term assignments ranging from 4 weeks to 12+ months depending on scope and schedule

Travel includes a field rotation that may involve three consecutive weeks on-site followed by one week at the home office

Jobsites may be industrial new construction or retrofit projects

Flexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Valid driver’s license

Deployable in the event of emergencies

Physical Requirements While performing duties of the job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or other components; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear and smell. The associate may need to sit and climb or balance. Visual requirements include near, far, color, and depth perception. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Vertiv will make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees or candidates with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified and such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High-Performance Culture, Innovation, Financial Strength.

OUR BEHAVIORS: Own It, Act With Urgency, Foster a Customer-First Mindset, Think Big and Execute, Lead by Example, Drive Continuous Improvement, Learn and Seek Out Development.

Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided. Individuals on temporary visas are not eligible for hire.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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