Automation Specialist Jobs

Specializing inindustrial automation, controls, drives, power distribution, and instrumentation, Industrial Electronic Supply, Inc. (IES) delivers industry-leading products and solutions, across the region with stocking locations in five states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Established in 1963, IES is aprivately owned regional distributorthatembraces a culture of servant-based leadership and we work to constantly improve the company's value to the communities we serve and drive long-term business by supporting the success and inspiring loyalty in our customers, suppliers, and employees.

As IES continues to expand our exceptionally loyal team to serve our growing customer base, we have an opportunity for an Industrial Automation Specialist inOklahoma, where IES has branch offices inOklahoma CityandTulsa.And, if you findprofessional and personal fulfillment inmaking an impactby putting your knowledge and experience to work toimprove the safety, productivity, and profitability of customersacross a diverse range of industries,we'd love to talk to you about along-term career with IES.

RESPONSIBILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES

• Consult with customers to understand their needs, applications, and opportunities for improvements
• Recommend solutions, and demonstrate new technologies and product solutions
• Cultivate and prioritize strong customer and partner relationships
• Maintain a high level of application and product expertise, as well as competency with complementary products
• Prepare presentations, proposals, and quotes to secure orders
• Grow sales and generate new business

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & TALENTS

• Effective listening, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of Power Distribution Systems - LV/MV Switchgear, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Panelboards, Switchboards (not required, but a plus)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Equivalent technical degree and/or experience will also be considered)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of Industrial Networking (Understanding of Profinet & Profibus a plus)
• Passionate about serving customers and facilitating partnerships
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to educate customers and provide product demonstrations
• Drug screen and pre-employment aptitude tests are required
• Knowledge of Industrial Automation & Control Systems including PLC, RIO, HMI, SCADA & Industrial PCs (Siemens experience a plus)
• Knowledge of Industrial Instrumentation - Level, Pressure, Flow (not required, but a plus)
• Ability to identify customer needs, present solutions and product recommendations, and close orders
• Knowledge of VFD & Motor Control (Siemens experience a plus)
• Frequent travel within the assigned area, which may include some overnight travel

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Ongoing training
• Competitive base salary and commission, as well as profit sharing as applicable
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401K + company matching
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid volunteer day to serve a non-profit of your choice
• Group health insurance + life insurance

IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

IES also maintains a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment substance abuse testing.