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POSITION LOCATION(S): 936 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY 14209 1127 Corporate Drive East Farmington, NY 14425 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installation of standby generators
• Loading and transport of equipment
• Staging job materials for upcoming work
• Maintaining a clean and organized warehouse
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of basic tools and ability to use safely
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Experience working on gas engines or electrical wiring a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must have a clean driving record
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, kneel & lift 70 + lbs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn basic generator installation & repair techniques
• Willingness to learn & develop technical skills in order to advance in the company
• Ability to communicate with co-workers & customers in a courteous & professional manner
• Demonstrates dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines & schedules
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to effectively function as a team player and project a positive attitude

WORK SCHEDULE / COMPENSATION:

• Full-time position
• $15 – $20 per hour to start depending on experience

AVAILABILITY:

• Immediately

Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster. Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers

Commercial Power Systems, based in Farmington, NY is an established industry leader in Central and Western New York, providing our customers with the highest quality Commercial and Industrial design, sales, and execution services for automatic standby generators since 2003. We are currently searching for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. To be successful in this position you must have:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• The ability to be proactive and anticipate, identify and resolve issues
• A strong sense of urgency and desire to provide superior customer service and exceed
• customer expectations
• The ability to take direction and collaborate with CPS management in a team environment

General Description of Position:
As a Commercial Power System Project Manager you will be required to manage multiple project(s) to completion and to the satisfaction of both internal & external customers from receipt of contract through final customer acceptance. This position organizes, schedules, coordinates, purchases, communicates, and leads efforts of both internal and subcontracted resources. As part of the project management team, the CPS Project Manager shares the responsibility with the other members of the team to act in a manner that ensures the continued growth of the CPS business in line with the Company’s strategy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Produce schedules and cost estimates and review others for accuracy and completeness
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Prepare technical Submittals
• Work directly with the Customer from preconstruction through the approval processes
• Issues Purchase Orders and ensure that equipment deliveries meet project timeline
• Coordinate equipment shipping, logistics, and deliveries
• Coordinate site inspections
• Coordinate equipment testing as required
• Work with the CPS Operations Department to schedule internal resources and provide all required information to complete their work efficiently
• Work with Sales Coordinators to prepare/update reports
• Produce billing documents and initiate the invoicing process as well as follow up and final closeout documents as required
• Maintain a high degree of product and industry knowledge of manufacturer programs, product updates, technical information, industry associations/agencies, codes, applicable Federal, State and Local laws/codes
• Maintain comprehensive electronic and paper files on all projects

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required safety programs, and work in a safe manner
• Additional duties as assigned by the Sales Engineer manager

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Field experience as a Commercial / Industrial electrician is extremely important and will be of the highest importance in qualifying for this position   
• A 4 Year Bachelor of Science degree is preferred in Electrical Engineering, and/or 5-10+ years of specific experience in the Power Generation market

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• 5-10 years of project management experience of diesel & gaseous engines, generator sets, paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer switches (ATS), or related projects
• Strong human relations skills and the ability to work with people from all backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to anticipate and resolve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent working knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and power generation systems (diesel & gaseous engines, transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, and supporting equipment) ideally along with in-depth knowledge of the Kohler and Generac product lines
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe Acrobat business software
• A team player – cooperative, collaborative, willing and able to work easily and synergistically with others
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and technical documents
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to work flexible hours which may include weekends, holidays and nights as required by workload and seasonal needs

Values:
At Commercial Power Systems, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety:  We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else
• Integrity:  We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others
• Teamwork:  We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers
• Excellence:  We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience
• Accountability:  We hold ourselves and each other accountable for results

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental coverage
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunities
• 401k Plan with Company Match

Employee Wellness Program

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance

Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training
• Advancement Opportunities

POSITION LOCATION(S):

505 Duke Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

1127 Corporate Drive East, Farmington, NY 14425 

6067 Corporate Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing scheduled maintenance visits and repairs on standby generators and related equipment
• Warranty repairs and emergency service calls
• Helping senior technician with generator installations 
• Transporting generator parts and equipment in a company vehicle
• Threading and installing gas pipe
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Final inspection of the site (generator and yard must be clean and properly leveled)

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working on gas engines or electrical wiring a plus.
• 1yr hands-on experience with generator installation, repair, and troubleshooting up to 45kw, single phase generators
• Minimum of 1yr experience in a residential service related business (preferred)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must have a clean driving record
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, kneel & lift 50 + lbs
• Knowledge of basic tools and ability to use safely
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Willingness to learn & develop technical skills in order to advance in the company
• Ability to communicate with co-workers & customers in a courteous & professional manner
• Demonstrates dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines & schedules
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to effectively function as a team player and project a positive attitude
• A general knowledge of how to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Internet Explorer

WORK SCHEDULE / COMPENSATION:

• Full-time position
• $15 – $20 per hour to start depending on experience
• Full medical insurance, company cell phone, and vehicle with tools 

AVAILABILITY:

• Immediately

Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers