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Blanchard Machinery · 4 months ago

Energy Engineer

West Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture and they are seeking an Energy Engineer to support sales and business development efforts related to generator sets and switchgear. The role involves collaboration across the Energy Division to ensure alignment with division-wide goals and providing technical support to various stakeholders in the Utility, Municipality, and Cooperative sectors.

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Responsibilities

Support the Sales and Business Development efforts related to new generator sets, switchgear, and all associated accessories

Contribute to new market initiatives, focusing on supporting sales efforts within the Utility, Municipality, and Cooperative (Co-op) sectors

Collaborate across all functions of the Energy Division, including Project Managers, Sales Representatives, Field Engineers, and the Service Department

Promote and champion a safe and healthy work environment

Provide technical and application support with all departments via phone, portal, email, text and chat as deemed necessary

Work closely with the Sales Team in developing relationships with Utility Providers, Municipalities and Co-ops through Technical and Application Support

Call on Utility Engineering firms to aid with specifications and design of new Peak Shaving, Bridge to Grid and Prime Power opportunities

Attend all market-related trade shows

Participate in an ongoing process encompassing goal setting and establishing attainable monthly and yearly objectives in conjunction with his/her supervisor to reinforce continuous improvement and achievement towards company goals

Work with Caterpillar and other outside vendors to provide complete customer solutions

Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by his/her supervisor and may be expected to represent Blanchard at meetings as directed by his/her supervisor

Serve as a focal point for creating, collecting, organizing, and updating the CRM in order to support business development

Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner

Prepare reports and data as requested

Possess personal commitment to continuous professional development and complete all required training

Other duties as assigned

An extensive knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and other competitive brands, combined with a working knowledge of the power generation equipment industry

Qualification

Caterpillar equipment knowledgePower generation industry knowledgeElectric Utility experienceCRM managementMS Office skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

An extensive knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and other competitive brands, combined with a working knowledge of the power generation equipment industry

BA Degree in Electrical Engineering

Must have experience with an Electric Utility and/or Co-op services

Must have a solid working understanding of the territory and its service needs as well as relevant knowledge of the competition within the area that the company serves

Availability to work during off hours and weekends to take calls from our customer to handle emergency situations

Positive, solutions oriented mindset coupled with strong time management and organizational skills

Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license and have no more than two moving violations in a three year period

Strong MS Office skills

Excellent verbal/written and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work with all levels of employees and management in a positive, professional and effective way

Possess an unwavering commitment to service excellence