Control Systems Engineering Manager

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About Us:At Applied Control, employees enjoy a collaborative, team environment where we celebrate success and recognize and reward accomplishments. Our expertise is backed by Emerson, a leader in global manufacturing and technology. With a team of highly skilled automation professionals developing unique cost-saving solutions for our clients in oil & gas, refining, power, life science, mining, chemical, food & beverage, and alternative fuels, we help the world run more efficiently.

We offer rewarding careers, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that encourages growth and development. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance subsidized by Applied Control, HSA and FSA options, supplemental, life, and disability insurance, 401k with employer match, 10 paid holidays, and starting at 16 days of paid time off. Our employees also enjoy our 9/80 schedule which allows for 9-hour workdays and every other Friday off!

Position:Control Systems Engineering Manager

Purpose: Effectively manage a team of control system engineers and support staff to achieve delivery of software configuration, startup and commissioning, lifecycle, troubleshooting, and training services in a manner consistent with company objectives and values.

Essential Functions:

1. People - Manages and develops staff effectively through regular and productive cadence meetings. Provide timely feedback, including performance assessments, development plans, and coaching. Manages direct reports' workflow to ensure customer deadlines are met, and proper communication with customers are completed on time. Identify and assist in the development of future leaders of Applied Control Equipment.
2. Services - Manages the Automation service department to maximize utilization of personnel and ensures that all personnel complete the required training necessary for their role.
3. Profitability - Maintain a consistent focus on Gross Profit margins in line with the overall company goals using a Solution Sales and Think Customer approach. Drives an atmosphere of products/services pull through via the service team customer engagements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop people through regular cadence process and development plans.
• Assess staffing level requirements, support recruiting and interview process, and coordinate training plans.
• Review service schedule to maximize utilization of personnel.
• Maintain accurate training records for all personnel.
• Responsible for delivering reports to support the business and meet Emerson requirements.
• Responsible for estimating service costs and writing proposals.
• Ensures consistent adherence to MSAs, risk mitigation, and project deliverable standards.
• Oversees and assists in developing a resource plan and schedule to execute projects.
• Tracks profitability of the group on both a periodic and project basis.
• Contributes to relationship management with customers, key suppliers, and Emerson.
• Develop/hire the correct skillset(s) required to achieve trusted advisor status with our customers.

Skills/Qualifications:

• B. S. in Engineering
• Demonstrated cross-functional team leadership, including client-facing experience.
• Experience in Control Systems (DeltaV preferred), instrumentation, and the process control industry.
• Able to effectively communicate through written and oral communications.
• Strong initiative and proven ownership accountability level.
• Provide project management assistance.
• Ability to manage and prioritize request from several stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

Variable - primarily office with occasional customer visits that may include overnight travel.

Compensation:

Salary range: $100,000- $140,000 annually. This is a salaried role that is not eligible for overtime pay. Most Control Systems Engineering Managers will be hired with starting pay between $100-$120k a year.

Candidates with 5+ years of experience in management, DeltaV and/or Control Systems could start at a higher rate. Prior work or industry experience, as well as job-related education and unique skills, will be taken into consideration when setting the wage rate.

Other: Eligible for additional incentive compensation, including an annual profit share award.