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AWC, Inc. · 1 day ago

Technical Account Manager - Marine

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AWC, Inc. is seeking a Technical Account Manager to work closely with sales and marine customers in the Texas market. The role involves implementing marine-grade power and electrical technologies, providing technical support, and ensuring customer operations are restored quickly.

Industrial Automation

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Communicate how to implement marine-grade power, controls, drive, and electrical solutions with marine accounts in the Texas market

Work with our inside and outside sales team to implement word-class marine automation and electrical technologies that improve reliability, safety, and operations uptime

Teach concepts from marine electrical fundamentals and motor control to complex vessel/port SCADA systems, database management and secure industrial networking

Provide technical support for the following products/technologies: PLC, I/O, HMI, SCADA, Drives, Motor Control Centers, Motor Controls, Control Panel Design, and Power Distribution, including marine-rated enclosures and corrosion-resistant installations

Troubleshoot marine and maritime industrial systems to identify the right equipment to restore customer operations quickly (propulsion auxiliaries, ballast systems, cargo handling, dockside automation, onboard utilities)

Develop Bills-Of-Material based on customer requirements, ensuring compatibility with marine standards, certifications, and harsh-environment operating conditions

Demonstrate hardware and software onboard, dockside, shipyard, and offshore settings, adapting solutions to real-world marine constraints

Document and share best practices for marine power and automation deployments, including lessons learned from vessel retrofits and new-build projects

Motivated self-starter with the unique ability to manage a complex schedule that may include shipyard visits, vessel walkdowns and port/terminal site work

Qualification

Marine electrical systemsPower distributionAutomation technologiesSCADA systemsTechnical degreeElectrical fundamentalsLeadership experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

2 or 4-Year Technical Degree (Engineering preferred)

5 + years of hands-on technical experience in power, electrical, automation, or controls

Leadership experience as a team lead, a mentor, or a supervisor

Ability to see the big picture and manage the details of execution in marine operational contexts, where downtime and compliance are critical

Preferred

Bachelor's degree (preferred in an Engineering)

Base level knowledge of Electrical and Automation products, including but not limited to: PLC's, I/O's, Safety Devices, Enclosures, Motor Starters, Variable Frequency Drives, Pneumatics, Sensors, Panelboards, Motor Control Centers and Switchgear etc. with preference for marine/harsh environment applications

Basic understanding of electricity, panel design/wiring, manufacturing/OEM experience, plus strong comfort navigating: Marine electrical distribution systems, Corrosion-resistant and vibration-tolerant panel design, Retrofit constraints aboard vessel

Familiarity with marine-industry expectations such as: Reliability engineering in mission-critical systems, Lifecycle planning for ships/offshore assets, Working alongside port engineers, shipyard electricians, marine maintenance crews

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(K) Match

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Career Development Opportunities

Company

AWC, Inc.

We love our customers and are committed to providing Better Automation and Controls Solutions, Products, Engineering, Services and Support to them.

Founded in 1965

Pelham, Alabama, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.awc-inc.com/

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