FPC of Savannah · 3 weeks ago
Director of Controls Automation Engineering
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expFPC of Savannah is a market leading manufacturer in the Industrial Refrigeration/HVAC industry, and they are seeking a Director of Controls Automation Engineering to lead a team of controls engineers responsible for programming and implementing industrial refrigeration automation systems. This role involves driving business development efforts for controls upgrades, retrofits, and facility expansions while managing a team and collaborating with various departments to meet project goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of controls engineers, including task delegation, performance evaluations, and mentorship
Drive new business acquisition by presenting solutions for controls upgrades and facility expansions
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients to identify and close new business opportunities
Collaborate with executives and other departments to ensure alignment with company goals
Oversee engineering task scheduling in line with shop and field schedules to meet project deadlines
Develop and implement sequences of operations for equipment in line with client project requirements
Provide technical guidance and support to troubleshoot electrical/programming issues both remotely and on-site
Occasionally travel (10-20%) for client meetings, troubleshooting, and commissioning of control systems during construction projects
Provide high-level technical support to manufacturing & construction teams when addressing complex issues
Perform engineering calculations and ensure proper equipment selections for design projects
Provide regular updates to the executive leadership on project progress, engineering performance, and departmental improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
5+ years of experience working with various control system technologies and programming languages
Advanced knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and control system architecture
Preferred
Experience in the industrial refrigeration or HVAC industry
Company
FPC of Savannah
FPC of Savannah is an executive recruiting firm that provides staffing and recruiting services.
11-50 employees
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