Developer Operations Associate Jobs in Montgomery, AL

Who We Are:

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as "The Thermo Way," strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best.

Our commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, "The Thermo Way" supports our goals of becoming a world-class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength.

Job Summary:

Responsible for planning and overseeing a wide variety of control system projects; from proposal generation through closeout. Coordinates internal and external personnel to complete projects on time and under budget. Undertakes small to medium projects or assists with managing larger projects under the direction of a more senior project manager. Works with technical staff and seeks guidance from experienced project leads, the company directors, and principals.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science; Engineering or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
• Typically, 3-5 years technical experience with exposure to project management.
• Proven Track Record: 2+ year as previous level

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Excellent field experience and understands the roles of associated trades.
• Shows initiative by seeking out new responsibilities.
• Builds relationships with customers and contractors.
• Understands how to work within contracting tiers.
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and Office tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist other project members during system installation and commissioning.
• Understands basic control system design and how it interfaces with other systems.
• Gain basic understanding of electrical and mechanical system design and how decisions can impact process and safety.
• Practice procedures outlined in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) daily.
• Demonstrate the ability to proof-read self-generated documentation.
• Consistently champions safety policies in the office and the field.
• Has an open mind, especially with opposing viewpoints.
• Adapts to changing demands of the situation.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers and trade partners.
• Manage and delegate assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Understand the scope of work assigned to you, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and communicate those issues to the assigned project lead.
• Seeks opportunities for new work with customers and contractors.
• Understands and anticipates customer needs.
• Meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Accurately estimates the duration and difficulty of tasks.
• Provides accurate project forecasts and projections.
• Anticipates possible issues that may arise during a project and proactively plans solutions.
• Ensures the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
• Participates in generation and administration of change orders.
• Demonstrates an awareness of project contracts and specifications.
• Promotes a positive/collaborative team culture.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

Where applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Actively seeks guidance from senior staff members.
• Maintain open and direct communication with senior staff members.
• Possess and apply strong hands-on mechanical capabilities.
• Independently study to become familiar with the technologies being used.
• Be a self-starter, and spend the extra time and energy required to develop the skill set necessary to advance career.
• Maintain professional relations with co-workers, offer assistance to co-workers when possible, ask for help and guidance from coworkers when necessary, and always treat co-workers with respect.
• Work safely, never endangering self, others, or property.
• Know how and when to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Travel required:

• As required, expected to be 25-50%.

On Call:

• Per project requirements.

Work Authorization/Other Requirements:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Fit for Duty at all times

Culture:

Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by:

• Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success.
• Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.
• Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.
• Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.
• Benefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.
• Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.
• Training: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.
• Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.
• Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.

Visit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.