Product Applications Training Manager @ Acuity

Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Inc.’ family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, and better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Technical Support & Training Director, and in collaboration with the Technical Support team, Research & Development team and Product Sales team, the selected applicant will be responsible for providing training services to our customers mainly in North America and Worldwide.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Provide training to our customer base on the programming of our controllers and the use of our software for the management of the controllers and control device. Note: The training courses can be given at the offices of Distech Controls, at the customer’s training location/hotel training facilities or virtually. Up to 50% travel mostly in the US.
Manage the equipment, the work stations and software that is required to provide the training in a VM environment as well as physically.
Be proactive by improving the available tools and the internal processes within the department.
Ensuring that the customer is being catered to, and is following along during the class.
Create and/or update the training material and the training support tools which are offered to our customers via the corporate website and in collaboration with the training team.
Develop and update new content for the training courses.
Take part in the development of the products by providing feedback gained from the customer on their requirements as it pertains to our product’s functionality.
Communicate suggestions for changes/modifications to the development team as per our ISO procedures and policies that are in place.
Stay up to date with new technologies and products in the field related to the Distech controls product line.
Assist in the development the on-line training (e-learning) and/or any other training projects required by the immediate supervisor.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Practical Training/Trainer Qualifications required
University degree or Technical Certificate in HVAC/Controls or any other relevant experience in technical training
Minimum of 5 years experience in the following fields:
- Technical Training / HVAC Systems / Niagara environments / Building Automation / Instrumentation and Controls / Process Control / IT technology / Knowledge in the application programming interfaces (API)
Programming and configuration of computer networks or IT systems
Demonstrates excellent communication skills
Structured and well organized
Capable of giving presentations in front of large crowds
Courteous with a positive attitude
Proactive, autonomous and demonstrates Leadership
Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
Resourceful and capable of handling multiple simultaneous tasks
Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

Knowledge and relevant experience in HVAC and in Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, MBUS and IT/web based communication protocols.
Knowledge of control system estimating, design, programming and engineering, specifically BACnet.
Knowledge in IT / IOT technologies – HTML, OPC, SNMP, REST, MQTT, IP network management and Niagara Framework is an asset.
Strongly oriented towards customer service satisfaction.
Proficient in English communication skills: written, oral communication and presentation.
Knowledge of French language and/or another European language is an asset.
Ability to communicate with multi/cross-cultural environments.
Ability to multi-task and handle various priorities.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and under tight deadlines.

Travel Requirements

Up to 50% travel mostly to the US (Valid passport for travelling is required)

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Distech Controls Inc. is owned by Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.

The range for this position is $64,300.00 to $115,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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