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Vertiv · 2 hours ago

Site Leader

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Vertiv is an industry leader in Technology and Services, specializing in mission-critical infrastructure technologies. The Site Leader will provide jobsite leadership for large projects, ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide jobsite technical leadership for large projects

Ability to 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

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

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

Leads and supports 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 man-power availability and site location

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

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

Leads daily Vertiv toolbox talk, pre-job safety walk and inspection, and drives any necessary corrective/preventative 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 and accordance with job duties

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 by setting a positive example

Lead by example with the use of STOP WORK Authority, Good Catch engagement, and timely closure of necessary corrective/preventative actions

Ensure adherence to Vertiv Warranty process in partnership with Project Manager

Provide accurate and timely reporting in accordance with published guidelines

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

Maintain company property according to company policies

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 appears to be misalignment of expectations

Maintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelines

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

In all aspects of job requirements, must lead by example, and conduct themselves aligned to Vertiv Behaviors

Ability 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 customer

High level of diplomacy when interacting with internal and external customers

Qualification

Electrical Power DistributionStart-upCommissioningProject LeadershipMechanical AptitudeElectrical Test EquipmentVerbalCustomer Relationship ManagementSafety ComplianceCollaboration in High-Stress EnvironmentsOrganizational SkillsWritten Communication

Required

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 a base level of executive presence

Able to quickly respond to changing customer priorities without disruption or resistance

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, need to lead by example, and 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 an immediate site evaluation, skills to include: environmental temperature, and general operating conditions without supervision

Ability to summarize and report all work related tasks performed

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

Recommend and direct activities at a customer site by leading technical activities of other technicians

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 Control of Hazardous Energy (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

Job assignments will typically be long-term assignments ranging from 4 weeks to 12+ months duration based upon the scope and schedule of the project

Travel will consist of a field rotation that includes (3) consecutive weeks on the customer site followed by (1) week of a service break in their home office whereby the Site Leader is expected to work their minimum of 40 hours on billable tasks and any administrative duties (i.e. Safety training, cycle counts, etc.) as necessary

Jobsites consisting of industrial new construction (greens field) or retrofit construction (browns field)

Flexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Valid driver's license

Deployable in the event of emergencies

While performing duties of the above jobs, 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 frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds