District Operations Team Leader

Eaton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Corporate fuel card

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a District Operations Team Leader for the West Chester, OH; Worthington, OH; or Indianapolis, IN area. Lead our electrical field service team, with ~25% travel and a company vehicle plus fuel card. Requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license and driving record check at hire.

Responsibilities include project management, staff leadership, safety compliance, and coordinating service programs to optimize customer service and market penetration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma from an accredited institution or higher.
• 3+ years leading large service engineering projects or 3+ years of management experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel ~25% with a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and delegate assignments to field employees and engineers, ensuring safety, deadlines, budget and quality.
• Act as a technical expert in engineering and services; provide customer interface and support.
• Coordinate service programs to optimize customer service and market penetration.
• Provide sales support and answer application questions.
• Lead and develop staff through training, performance reviews and policy conformance.
• Ensure safety across low/medium/high voltage work environments and compliance programs.
• Input monthly operations data and assist in strategic planning with the district.
• Interface with customers, district operations, sales force, plants and management.

Skills

Project leadership

Customer interface

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical licenses

Professional Engineer license

General Contractor license

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a District Operations Team Leader in the West Chester, OH; Worthington, OH; or Indianapolis, IN area. The District Operations Team Lead will lead our dedicated electrical field service team in the region. This role requires approximately 25% travel within the district with the added benefit of a company vehicle and corporate fuel card.

This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

Eaton’s Engineering Service & Systems division assists customers at every stage of the power system: offering start-up and commissioning of equipment, performing planned maintenance, monitoring performance, diagnosing system problems remotely, as well as responding to emergencies on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Our support services help businesses make the most of their existing electrical equipment by optimizing performance and extending the life of existing facilities.

In this position you will;

• Manage projects and delegate assignments to field employees and engineers; ensure assignments are being completed safely within deadlines, at or under budget, and within quality expectations.
• Act as a technical expert in the engineering and services field by exhibiting product application knowledge, and customer interface.
• Provide coordination on service programs to optimize customer service and market penetration.
• Answer application questions and provide sales support.
• Assure an effective and skilled staff through recruiting, assessment of talent (find gaps and follow action plans to fill gaps), training & development, goal setting, communications, performance appraisal, and conformance to applicable company policies. Provide leadership and direction to ensure professional growth for employees and retention within the district.
• Support and develop training plans and direct reports creating a strong talent bench to enhance DOC’s ability meet strategic goals and exceed customer expectations.
• Assure the safety of employees who work in low, medium, and high voltage work environments. Ensures strict compliance with safety policies, trains and implements safety programs, ensures safety equipment resources are available and properly tested, acts as a safety liaison with customers, ensures proper disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
• Provide input to the profit and strategic planning processes and submit monthly operations report summarizing key events throughout each month.
• This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver’s license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
• Key interface with customers, district operations, general sales force, manufacturing plants, product division management, and functional support staff.
• Handles escalation procedures in accordance with our 24/7 service business. Makes sound business decisions on the fly when support functions are unavailable.
• Coordinate product warranty issues within the district to resolve customer issues in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma from an accredited institution or higher
• 3+ years of experience with leading large service engineering projects or 3+ years of management experience leading large service engineering, construction, utility, or other applicable projects, or three + years of management experience in another field.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
• No relocation is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of location listed in the job description will be considered. Active duty military candidates are exempt from this requirement.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the Electrical and EESS industry, products and solutions.
• Candidate needs to have a working knowledge of the overall sales function, customer channels to market, and negotiation techniques and must be able to manage division, customer and departmental resources to maximize growth opportunities.
• Electrical Contractor’s license
• Professional Engineering license
• General Contractor’s license

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