About this role
<p>Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having avoided more than 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2021 and committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896. <br> With sales of USD 1.5 billion in FY 2021, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,500 talented people across five continents.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having avoided more than 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2021 and committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">With sales of USD 1.5 billion in FY 2021, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,500 talented people across five continents.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Position Summary:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This role provides in-depth, on-site/Remote technical support for management of technical projects and issues associated with Landis+Gyr systems which are assigned by the Landis+Gyr program management team and/or the customer’s management team. This role supports a large customer who has deployed L+G AMI and/or other components of the AMI system, such as Infrastructure, monitoring, etc. The Premium Service Manager is responsible for driving resolution to technical issues and engaging and escalating to other departments, including L2, L3, Product Support, Engineering, Infrastructure, and other teams, when applicable. The incumbent is responsible for fully documenting the resolution in internal systems as applicable and for assisting the customer in understanding and implementing the proposed solution. The position requires strong customer service and communication skills, knowledge of utility business functions, and knowledge of the deployed L+G systems. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Database queries and detailed investigations to support case management. Hands-on device management, including network configuration, firmware updates, software update support including Command Center and lab testing support, test script development and execution, AMI lab and test environment support. The Premium Service Engineer will respond to technical inquiries, provide in-depth support to the customer and project teams, and provides network monitoring and troubleshooting.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide reactive/proactive Designated Technical Support to our Premium customers.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage support cases to ensure issues are recorded, tracked, resolved, and follow-ups are done in a timely manner.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide fault isolation and ensures root cause analysis for technical issues.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in weekly customer calls supporting the technical issues, includes preparation of presentational items.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supports creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for technical elements of the system that are effective and repeatable Directs and executes system upgrades including the network with new software releases.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provides functional and operational enhancement recommendations into the New Product Introduction (NPI) process based on client feedback.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Directs & implements new firmware, Device Control Word (DCW), and software releases with customer programs.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Serve as customer’s advocate within the group by facilitating escalation of issues through appropriate internal organizations.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrate Tier 2 knowledge in operational AMI activities and troubleshooting. </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Publish Technical Support Bulletins and other technical documentation in the Knowledge Base</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Gather and retain customer-specific documentation in a secure location for ease of troubleshooting. </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Candidate should be able to work in 24*7 support model based on rotation of shifts.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to handle tense/stressful situations regarding service outages and issue resolution. </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Mentor other Premium Service Engineers via training sessions and one on one sharing.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supports and adheres to Company’s core values.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Travel will be required to customer sites.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Education & Experience:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required Minimum Level of Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required Minimum Years of Experience: </strong>3+ years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Desired Education/Experience: MSc or MCA, bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer information systems, or related field, plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience in technical support in the Utility industry or a closely related field. A combination of education, relevant experience, and previous performance will be taken into account in considering candidates for the position.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required Skill Set:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with Windows desktop/server platforms and Unix, Microsoft Office products, PostgreSQL and Oracle database management and queries, Networking, and Scripting</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">3-year minimum Landis+Gyr AMI product working knowledge (Command Center, MDMS, or Integration), as Service Desk engineer, TIE, Integration Analyst, or similar.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High degree of analytical skills; able to complete methodical root cause analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Self-motivated, proactive, able to work under stressful conditions.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work independently or with a team.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to lead projects.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to multitask and prioritize.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication, documentation, and customer service skills</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Preferred Skill Set:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced Landis+Gyr AMI product knowledge with 3+ years’ experience</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced knowledge with Windows desktop/server platforms and/or UNIX, Microsoft Office </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">products, SQL Server and/or Oracle and/or PostgreSQL database management and queries, Networking, and Scripting.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Why Join Us? </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At Landis+Gyr, you’ll be part of a mission-driven company shaping a more sustainable energy future. We empower our people to grow and thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and innovative environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive salary and region-specific benefits.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive development programs including mentorship and training.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A global culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Join us and help create a smarter, greener tomorrow.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Ready to Apply:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Take the next step in your career with Landis+Gyr. Apply now to be part of a company making a lasting impact in energy management.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Submit your resume via the ‘Apply’ link or visit our careers page: <a href="https://careers.landisgyr.com/" target="_new">https://careers.landisgyr.com/</a></span><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please ensure all questions in the application are completed.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul><p> </p> <p>If you have the drive and enthusiasm to accept this challenge and to work in a very dynamic, cross functional and international environment, we are looking forward to meeting you. Click apply now.</p>