VFD Specialist

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Specialist – Commercial HVAC                      

Reports to: Sales Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt                                                                            

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Specialist to enhance our market presence and sales.  This role involves educating internal stakeholders, identifying market opportunities, and positioning Texas AirSystems (TAS) as a leader in sales for VFD products.  This specialist will also develop strategies to become the top representative for ABB, gain insights from partners and vendors, and improve customer experience to drive company growth. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on VFDs and related products for sales and project engineers.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoot VFD-related issues, including electrical and programming faults.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on VFDs to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to implement VFD solutions.
• Provide technical support and training to customers and internal employees on VFD operation and maintenance.
• Understand IEE519 to engage in detailed technical discussions with customers and engineers.
• Coordinate factory visits, industry association presentations (such as ASHRAE), and client meetings.
• Monitor and maintain market knowledge of competitive information.
• Review and write technical specifications.
• Represent the company positively to other trades, contractors, and owners.
• Work in a team-based environment to share information and workload to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Document all servicing activities for future reference and billing purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.
• Travel is required.

The Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical preferred) or related field; or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1-5 years’ experience working in the construction field in similar and/or related position(s)
• Excellent initiative, interpersonal communications skills, and a demonstrated ability to influence others
• Possess a passion for sharing knowledge through supporting and teaching peers in your area of expertise
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage high volume projects
• System level understanding of various HVAC systems, as well as controls and building automation systems, is a plus
• Ability to read engineering plans, drawings, submittals, electrical schematics, etc....
• Computer programming experience is a plus
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and balance requirements of multiple and varied duties and tasks.

Other Skills & Abilities

Language Skills
Ability to effectively read and write correspondence in English is a must.  Spanish is a plus.

Presentation Skills 

Ability to communicate and transfer knowledge in a precise, concise and logical manner. 

The ability to effectively create and deliver presentations conveying information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and co-workers.

Ability to choose the most effective means of communication for topics.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in an office environment and occasionally to frequently in the field.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Ability to establish and grow relationships with co-workers, manufacturers, and customers through effective verbal and written communication. 

Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners.

Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress. 

Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness. 

Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.