Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, SalesForce, and SAP
Demonstrated experience with electrical/mechanical systems and HVAC control systems
Familiar with local, state, and national regulatory codes.
Responsibilities
Travel 80% of the time to support the assigned region
Collaborate with regional sales managers for localized service support
Investigate customer complaints regarding product quality and specifications
Recruit and train contracted service providers for market coverage
Work with the National Service Department to maintain a service provider network
Assess training needs and identify opportunities for service providers
Communicate product issues and resolutions with manufacturing and engineering teams
Provide technical assistance and service directly to customers.
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement savings plan
Short- and long-term disability programs
Tuition assistance
Full Job Description
AOS/Ashland City, TN
Primary Function
Regional field service management responsibility which includes but not limited to: Alignment with regional sales managers to provide localized service support, customer site visits, defusing tense situations, application evaluations, contracted service provider relationships and recruitment, on the job training for contracted service providers, start-up and commissioning of product, field conversions, quality and engineering liaison regarding product issues, manufacturing and product engineering field support, and new product development and reliability projects.
This is a fully remote position, but to effectively serve our client base, candidates must reside within either the Northwest or Southwest regions of the United States.
Responsibilities
Travel 80% to support and maintain assigned region.
States include - NM, AZ, CA, CO, ID, UT, NV, WY, MT, WA, HI, AK and OR.
Aligned with Regional Sales managers to provide localized service support
Direct investigation of customer complaints regarding quality, tolerances, specifications, and delivered condition of products.
Maintain customer relationships during customer investigations.
Recruit, train and sustain contracted service providers for adequate service coverage in the market
Work closely with National Service Department to develop and maintain the service provider network.
Access training needs, skill levels and identify training opportunities for service providers.
Maintain relationships with Reps and provide clear guidance on company policies, processes, and procedures.
Negotiate validated labor claims with Reps & non-CSP's
Communicate with manufacturing, quality assurance, sales, and engineering to resolve customer complaint issues.
Record, analyze, and inform concerned associates of production quality assurance, and sales departments of status and disposition of customer complaints and claims.
Utilize interpersonal skills to communicate professionally at all levels within the operational customer / supplier environment.
Provide written technical engineering reports of projects that incorporate the complete understanding of an integrated Water Heating System.
Provide technical and service assistance to Company customers via telephone contact.
Perform field service on all Company products as required.
Assist in preparation of Technical Service Bulletins to provide product related information to the field.
Mentor and develop new Field Service Engineers/technicians.
Provide site inspection, start-up and conversion coordinator back up as needed.
Utilize statistical tools and techniques to analyze product and component field failures and warranty data to report recommendations.
Provide VOC data and work with our product engineering department for reliability testing and new product testing.
Participate with reliability engineering to identify test sites, assist in monitoring and reporting test data for the projects.
Actively participate in corrective and preventative action teams across the business. Serve as a liaison with customers to assure prompt responsive action to any quality issue as necessary.
Develop, sustain, and continuously improve field service engineering processes to assure the quality of service to the customer.
Assist Legal Dept and Risk management on claims and site evaluations
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field. Will consider those with an associate degree in technical related field and equivalent experience.
5+ years related work experience
5+ years HVAC/Plumbing/Mechanical related experience
Trade Certification, such as Certified Quality Engineer, EPA608, NATE preferred
Proficiency with computers and programs, specifically Microsoft Office software, SalesForce, SAP.
Proficient customer service experience.
Demonstrated experience in Electrical or Mechanical aptitudes, and HVAC systems.
Demonstrated experience in Control Systems (PLCs) and Building Integration Systems preferred.
Possess a general understanding of local, state, and national codes / regulations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to work independently and as a team to meet deadlines and goals.
Demonstrated comprehension of electrical systems, low voltage, high voltage, single and three phase systems.
Demonstrated comprehension of gas supply systems (Natural / Propane) and regulation.
Demonstrated comprehension of #2 fuel oil and delivery systems.
Demonstrated comprehension of water supply systems, pressure boosting systems, regulation, piping scenarios, etc.
Demonstrated comprehension of HVAC and refrigeration systems
We Offer
Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance. #LI-AO #LI-Remote #Appcast
About A.O. Smith
A.O. Smith Corporation is an American manufacturer of both residential and commercial water heaters and boilers. It is the largest manufacturer and marketer of water heaters in North America. It also supplies water treatment products in the Asian market. The company has two operating segments: North America and Rest of World. The North America segment manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of residential and commercial gas, gas tankless, electric and solar water heaters, as well as boilers. The Rest of World segment manufactures and markets specialty commercial water heating equipment, condensing and non-condensing boilers, and water systems tanks.
