Site Leader
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 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 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
The Site Leader will provide world class jobsite leadership for large, long-duration, high-profile projects for 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 is required to establish, grow and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate. The Site Lead is required to work in tandem with the assigned Project Manager to drive cost controls, schedule adherence, resource management, and ultimately a positive customer experience.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
ROLE SUMMARY
Provide jobsite construction and technical leadership for large projectsWorking knowledge of critical infrastructure equipment in data centers, including Vertiv-manufactured equipmentLeads a multi-disciplinary on-site team consisting of Project Leaders, Installers, Technicians, Customer Engineers, and subcontractorsRepresents Vertiv at daily customer meetings and can speak to technical requirements for the day's schedule to coordinate activity with other parties on-siteLeads and supports start-up and site testing activities for assigned projectsEnsure sufficient manpower on-site each day to perform start-up and site testing workAssist during start-up and site testing as necessary, depending upon man-power availability and site locationProvide daily status reports to Service Management, Project Management and sales repTECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Keeps current on Vertiv equipment start-up and commissioning processes, procedures, and tools-of-the-tradeKeeps current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service TipsSAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads daily Vertiv toolbox talk, pre-job safety walk and inspection, and drives any necessary corrective / preventative actions required in a timely fashionResponsible for the adherence and administration of all site and Vertiv Safety policies on job sitesOperates 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 rule"Report 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 exampleLead by example with the use of STOP WORK Authority, Good Catch engagement, and timely closure of necessary corrective / preventative actionsADMINISTRAIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure adherence to Vertiv Warranty process in partnership with Project ManagerProvide accurate and timely reporting in accordance with published guidelinesTimecards, 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 systemsMaintain company property according to company policiesCredit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, smartphone, et al.CUSTOMER SATISFACTION RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customersEnsure daily alignment of customer expectations and Vertiv activity, and drive clarification / re-alignment if there appears to be misalignment of expectationsMaintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelinesPERSONAL PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Make decisions based on the Fundamental 5 in order of importance : Safety, Quality, Timeliness, Cost, ProductivityCapable of making timely decisions, technical and commercial, under pressureMaintain 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 aligned to Vertiv BehaviorsAbility to communicate with all levels within the organization -Managers, co-workers, Support Services, sales, electronic communications, et al.Ability to handle stressful situations and provide a calming effect to customerHigh level of diplomacy when interacting with internal and external customersQUALIFICATIONS :
Experience (one or more of the following)ASEET or ASMET preferredEquivalent industry experience, specifically leading and actively participating in start-up and commissioning of power and / or HVAC equipment preferredSix years military experience in a related fieldMinimum 2 years of experience in Industrial construction managementInterpersonal SkillsVertiv Behavior practitionerStrong organizational skillsIndependent operatorStrong verbal and written communication skillsAble to build and maintain trusting customer relationshipsCollaborative and cooperative in high-stress environmentsAble to communicate at all levels of an organization with a base level of executive presenceAble to quickly respond to changing customer priorities without disruption or resistanceMust 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 performedIndependently 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 with the assistance of Project Leader(s)Capable of providing project leadership and on-site direction for assigned projectsExpert in COHE proceduresExpert in site acceptance testing procedures and equipmentComputer skills