Solutions Architect - Power, ANZ

Vertiv
Australia
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for electrical engineers with power design expertise who collaborate across sales and product teams in Australia.

Best fit for

  • Electrical engineers with power design experience in data centres and strong interpersonal skills
    — “Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or power design and applications.”
  • Candidates who can manage high workloads and deliver timely technical support for major projects
    — “Completion of all work in a timely manner.”
  • Individuals with experience in tender processes and technical documentation reviews
    — “Review documentation submitted by Sales.”

Things to consider

  • Requires adherence to strict company procedures and standards for pricing and quotations
    — “ensure selling prices; transactions and quotations adhere to company policy”
  • Involves active engagement with external stakeholders such as consultants and government agencies
    — “Develop and maintain relationships with consultants, contractors, end users.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ACAD drawing tools and technical writing in your resume and interview
    — “ACAD drawing skills”
  • Showcase your ability to provide customer presentations and guide product selection
    — “Customer presentations to help guide product selection and drive technical discussions”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Australian and international standards in your application materials
    — “Knowledge of the application of Australian and international standards framework and industry codes.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • provide technical support
  • design data centre solutions
  • develop customer relationships
Typical background
electrical engineeringpower design

Skills & requirements

Required

Power DesignData Centre SolutionsTechnical PresentationsProduct TrainingCustomer Support

Preferred

Six SigmaCFD Analysis

Stack & domain

Power Units In Data CentresPower Design And ApplicationsTechnical SupportCommercial ManagementProduct TrainingProduct ManagementProduct SupportProduct Selection GuidanceTechnical PresentationsProduct Application KnowledgeCustomer PresentationsTechnical DiscussionsClient Relationship BuildingClient Product Selection GuidanceClient Technical Discussions DrivingClient Product Selection SupportClient Product Selection AssistanceClient Product Selection FacilitationClient Product Selection EducationClient Product Selection ConsultationPower DesignData Centre SolutionsPower UnitsData Centre Industry

About the role

Original posting from Vertiv

Position Summary/Objectives of Incumbent:

The purpose of this position is to provide local technical support and design influence for major projects and centre solutions whilst supporting the sales team in this area (with particular focus on Colo & IMS), achieve overall business sales targets and as appropriate, ensure selling prices; transactions and quotations adhere to company policy and to exploit all opportunities for market development.

The position requires - daily interaction with key functional areas of the business; direct support for the Sales and Product Management teams; technical and commercial management and engagement with the Data Centre community including but not limited to end users, consulting and contractor fraternity, facility managers, builders, relevant government agencies and data centre industry bodies.

Particular Expertise and /or Experience required for this position:

Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or power design and applications. 

Experience with the design and applications of power units in data centres.

Key Responsibilities

Adhere to PSA procedures and practices.

Provide sales staff with technical assistance & support information on Vertiv product to assist with the sales activity.

Review documentation submitted by Sales.

If required, Bill of materials (BOM) itemising products and service included in offer.

If required, work with product management to source quotes from third party product and services in support of offers.

Completion of all work in a timely manner.

Develop and maintain relationships with consultants, contractors, end users.

Customer presentations to help guide product selection and drive technical discussions

Provide local technical support for major projects and data centre solutions. 

Provide design input for major projects and data centre solutions. 

Ensure that all calls and demonstrations are pre-planned and that adequate back-up material is available to ensure a positive client response.

At all times ensure that dress and appearance is presentable, that Company policy is well understood, and that the Company’s business is carried out in an efficient and professional manner.

To act upon requests from the director of PSA relating to reporting of information and other matters.

Undertake product training as required and directed by management.

WHS, Environment & Quality:

Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations.

Actively promote safety in the workplace.    

Employees reporting to Incumbent

Nil

Main contacts within Company    

PSA Application Engineers

Power Solutions Leader

Associate Director, PSA ANZ

Product Managers

Sales team

Main contacts outside the Company    

Vertiv customers and clients

Third party suppliers of products and services

Education/Qualification:    

Recognised technical qualifications in Electrical Engineering

Specialist Knowledge:    

Market knowledge of products.

Tender processes and the application of products

An understanding of the Data Centre industry.

Six sigma CFD analysis.

Good technical understanding and knowledge of the product to be supported.

Excellent competency in reading technical drawings and design specifications.

Knowledge of the application of Australian and international standards framework and industry codes.

Practical Experience: 

ACAD drawing skills

Market knowledge of thermal & power products including application

Tender processes and the application of products to fit their requirements

Excellent technical understanding and knowledge of thermal management products and concepts.

Excellent competency in reading technical drawings and design specifications.

Proficient in technical writing.

English writing and presentation skills

Personal Characteristics: 

Prioritisation skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Ability to manage a high volume of work

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

  • High-Performance Culture
  • Customer Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

  • Own it
  • Act with urgency
  • Foster a customer-first mindset
  • Think big and execute
  • Lead by example
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Learn and seek out development
  • Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com

Source: Vertiv careers

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