Automation Manager
Kennewick, WA 99336
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
In this role, the employee will supervise and lead a team of automation technicians to accomplish installation projects. The supervisor facilitates the installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of computer-controlled irrigation and hydraulic systems. They will work regularly with low-voltage electrical components, hydraulic controls, and other electro-mechanical devices (valves, pumps, filters, chemical injectors, etc).
Automation Technician Responsibilities:
- Install irrigation and other hydraulic controllers including radios, solar panels, antennas, antenna masts, valve solenoids, pump relays, critter guards
- Install (trench when necessary) conduit and run wire to interconnect devices
- Troubleshoot components and processes and if needed, replace the defective hardware and test functionality before leaving a site
- Calibrate sensors and ensure water meters, switches, and other devices are reporting accurate values
- Test valves, pumps, and other outputs for proper functionality
- Provide remote and on-site support, in rare cases, respond to emergency support calls on Saturday
- Train customers on the system once it is automated
Supervisor responsibilities:
- Recruit, train, and guide automation technicians
- Manage work schedules and timecards
- Provide troubleshooting
- Train customers on the use of automation software and automation systems, including manual overrides, simple troubleshooting, etc.
- Work closely with the Operations Manager on equipment needs, priorities, ongoing projects, and real-time issues
- Consult with the Director of Automation to resolve complex issues
- Oversee automation projects and report daily status to the operations manager
- Ensure pickup trucks and equipment are maintained as required
- Ensure that safety policies are strictly adhered to
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
- Management capabilities leading a team for high performance
- Strong communication skills - written and oral
- Must have a passion for customer satisfaction
- Must have the desire to work outdoors year-round and travel frequently
- Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred
- MS & Google computer skills. NetSuite and FSL are preferred but not required, training will be provided
- Technical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to complete assigned tasks under time requirements and seasonal picks
- May be required to lift/move items in excess of 75 lbs.
- Full-time job
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Daycare Spending Account - HSA Account
- 401K (starts after 90-day waiting period), with company match up to 4%
- Discretionary Vacation Policy, 10 company observed Holidays
Preferred Skills:
- NetSuite and FSL experience
- Associates Degree
Must Haves:
- Automation Technician experience
- Installation experience - irrigation and other hydraulic controllers
- Management experience
- Ability to work outdoors year-round
- Microsoft and Google computer skills
- High School Diploma
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Submission Summary):
1. High School Diploma
2. Automation Technician experience
3. Installation experience - irrigation and other hydraulic controllers
4. Management experience
5. Ability to work outdoors year-round
6. Microsoft and Google computer skills
7. NetSuite and FSL experience a plus
8. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder. (Please indicate which)
Benefits
Full
1. High School Diploma 2. Automation Technician experience 3. Installation experience - irrigation and other hydraulic controllers 4. Management experience 5. Ability to work outdoors year-round 6. Microsoft and Google computer skills 7. NetSuite and FSL experience a plus 8. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.