CONTROL SENSORS AND SAFTEY SPECIALIST

Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly, motivated, and passionate about providing incredible customer service.

About City Electric Supply

CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 75 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,100 branches worldwide, of which there are over 700 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values.

Job Summary

The Control, Sensors, and Safety Specialist is expected to provide the sales support required to assist business development managers with the proper selection, customer acquisition, installation, and commissioning of application specific solutions. The role acts as the primary technical expert on basic control, sensors, and safety applications. This includes proximity, temperature, pressure, vision, light curtain applications, etc. Additionally, this expert will provide technical training to all required staff and/or customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Applies safe-work practices for the selection and installation of controls, sensors, and safety solutions.
• Responsible for identifying and selecting application specific solutions.
• Provides recommendations and technical expertise in the selection of sensors and safety products for customer applications.
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of the installation requirements and best practices for applications.
• Make joint sales calls with field sales staff in support of applications.
• Provides technical support to internal and external customers.
• Conducts training for both internal associates and customers.
• Responsible for achieving revenue and growth goals.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relations with customers, coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to multi-task and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work full-time or overtime, if necessary.

Education/Experience

• Has an educational background in electrical engineering.
• Has a professional background in controls, sensors, and safety related systems.
• Demonstrates proficiency of OSHA based requirements for control, sensors, and safety related industrial applications.

Competencies

• Deep technical knowledge of industrial controls, sensors, and safety systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex concepts to customers and team members.
• Customer service focus, building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Ability to teach and train others effectively.
• Detail-oriented, ensuring safety and installation standards are met.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Understanding of OSHA safety standards and industrial best practices.
• Initiative to proactively identify improvements or potential risks in applications.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) company match program.
• Telehealth.
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
• Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mental, physical, financial wellness.
• Auto and Home Insurance discount.
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
• Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Training Programs.
• Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

Attention Applicants

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at HRServices@cityelectricsupply.com or 1-855-571-2477.

City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace. For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.