Project Specialist I - Kroger in Irving, Texas at Bosch Building Technologies North America

Job Summary: Project Specialist I supports the design, development, and implementation of automation

and control systems for industrial and critical environment applications. This role works closely with our

Kroger team(s) across Dallas-Fort Worth, Kroger management, staff and other non-Kroger customers. The position offers hands-on experience across the full-service while building technical skills, troubleshooting capabilities, and customer-facing communication in a collaborative engineering environment. This specific position is for the semi-embedded Kroger technician in the Houston area working with their existing Bosch systems.

Responsibilities:

• Determine the design and performance parameters for control system applications.
• Support sales by visiting customer sites to support discussions related to the technical details of potential solutions.
• Provide direction and support through the construction process.
• Perform, assist, and sign off on final testing/commissioning of the completed systems.
• Initiate final technical documentation for completed projects (As-Builts).
• Troubleshoot and service Bosch intrusion and fire hardware.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for other technicians, customers, and sales teams.
• Responsible for maintaining current technical, interpersonal, and communication skills through continuous education/development. (school, reading, seminars, industry group membership, etc.)
• Maintain clean driving record.
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of Kroger Security and Life Safety systems.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or Electronics related studies preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in Security and Life Safety field.
• 1+ years of experience in Bosch Intrusion and Fire systems.
• FAL License.
• Bosch Intrusion Systems Certified.
• Knowledge and proficiency with intrusion, access control, video (analog and digital) and fire systems.
• Able to self-manage and operate in a remote environment.
• Capable of operating with little guidance and supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS (Computer/Mechanical) or equivalent experience/training.
• 2+ years of experience in Security and Life Safety environment.
• Bosch Master Level certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment
• Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Additional Information:

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday-Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: 10% - DFW Travel
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

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