Remote Ctrl Center Specialist (THIS IS NOT A REMOTE/WORK FROM HOME POSITION - ONSITE WORK DAILY)

Daikin Comfort; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,810 - 91,040; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC company in New York is seeking a Remote-Control Center Specialist to support its Remote Monitoring business. The role involves commissioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance. Candidates should have HVAC industry experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Jira and Microsoft Office. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. The salary range is $72,810 to $91,040 USD, with opportunities for training and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HVAC industry experience preferred.
• Ability to apply knowledge of refrigeration theory and structural layout.
• Strong judgment and integrity in job performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote monitoring commissioning and assist with system configurations.
• Provide training sessions on VRV installation and controls functionality.
• Troubleshoot operational data and provide technical reports within specified timeframes.

Skills

Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification

Excellent communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to present technical seminars

Strong work ethic

Data analysis and reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HVAC Certificate

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Salesforce

Microsoft Teams

Job description

THIS IS NOT A WORK FROM HOME OPPORTUNITY

The Remote-Control Center Specialist supports Daikin’s Remote Monitoring business by commissioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting connected HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction. This role provides technical expertise through remote, training, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration. The position also partners with internal teams to improve monitoring solutions, supports sales and service initiatives, and serves as a technical subject matter expert for remote monitoring technologies with a voice to further develop monitoring solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite and/or remote monitoring commissioning, assist with Remote monitoring commissioning remotely or assist with Remote monitoring network configuration for jobsites; advise on the setting up of control systems and the commissioning of products including refrigerant charging, addressing, operational data and field settings
• Maintain working relationships with customer stakeholders including site owner, maintenance/service team, etc., to provide complete satisfaction
• Perform Remote monitoring commissioning training for internal employees and on-site for external sales partners
• Use project management and collaboration platforms such as Jira, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Teams to plan, track, and manage tasks, ensuring on-time delivery of services and reports
• Train backup resources in all aspects of Remote monitoring functionality and actions
• In conjunction with the Field Support Manager, provide information and conduct training sessions pertaining to proper VRV installation techniques, VRV commissioning, controls commissioning, and troubleshooting of Daikin indoor units, outdoor units, controls and accessories
• Work with internal teams to learn of changes to equipment, assess their impact on the Remote monitoring business, and provide voice‑of‑customer input to improve Remote monitoring functionality
• Provide prompt and courteous responses to calls coming to Daikin North America’s Remote Monitoring Control Center (DCC). In response to system notifications, troubleshoot operation data from Remote monitoring and provide a technical report to the customer within 2 hours of an error malfunction and within 8 hours of a prediction malfunction
• Create and review operation reports for Remote monitoring sites; coordinate with internal Tech Service resources and/or overseas partners to create and distribute periodic reports to customers within 7 working days of the end of the reporting term
• Visit critical jobsites and provide technical assistance. Collect and analyze system data from Daikin systems via Daikin’s proprietary Service Checker tool and provide solutions to customers
• Provide progress updates on Remote monitoring to management
• Maintain monthly contact with Remote monitoring site stakeholders to provide complete satisfaction
• Help create technical literature to promote Remote monitoring business and participate in Remote monitoring sales promotion activities as a technical expert
• Perform additional duties and tasks as requested by manager or supervisor, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to evolving business needs
• Understand the workings of Remote monitoring technology through internal resources and self‑study

Nature & Scope

• Applies advanced knowledge of the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
• Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower‑level professionals
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions

Knowledge & Skills

• Universal Refrigerant Handling Certification required
• Ability to apply knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning theory and structural layout
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups
• Demonstrated technical skills to explain product functionality to customers
• Ability to present technical seminars for customers in conjunction with sales engineers
• Proficient computer skills, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to travel on business or work beyond normal work hours as necessary
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), plus project management and CRM software such as Jira, Smartsheet, Salesforce, and Asana
• Ability to present technical seminars for customers in conjunction with sales engineers, using modern virtual platforms
• Data‑driven mindset with ability to create dashboards, reports, and analytics summaries from multiple software sources

Experience

• 4+ years of HVAC industry experience preferred

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Associate’s Degree or HVAC Certificate suggested

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Reports To: Manager, Digital Tools and Remote Monitoring

Salary Range $72,810.00 to $91,040.00 USD

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.