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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