Solutions Architect

Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Products and Services Emerson Automation Solutions Products (DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, Syncade, etc.) Emerson Reliability Solutions Products (CSi Equipment, etc.) 3rd Party Products or Buyouts (PLCs, MCC, Cabinetry, Field Instrumentation, etc.) Emerson Automation Solutions Services (Automation Engineering, Virtualization, Commissioning, etc.) Emerson Reliability Solutions Services (CSi Implementation, Data Collection & Analysis, etc.) Control Southern Services (Automation Engineering, Installed Base Support, Commissioning, E&I Design, etc.) Solution and Proposal Development Responsibility for developing and writing project proposals for opportunities as needed. These can include Emerson Products & Services as well and 3rd Party Products and Control Southern Services. Proposed deliverables must meet customer needs and be accurate as well as financially sound for Control Southern. Create and maintain strategic business and personal relationships at existing and prospective customers. Participate in internal pursuit strategy and proposal reviews as required Jointly develop strategic account and pursuit plans with Territory Managers as required Participate in internal project hand-offs with sales, customer support and engineering as required TRAVEL : The Solutions Architect may be required to travel overnight more than 50% depending on territory size, pursuit dynamics and principle requirements. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE : BS Engineering preferred, other 4 year degrees can be acceptable as well based on qualifications. Experience (10 years) working in a process industry or manufacturing environment is preferred. Previous process automation engineering experience is also preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Communication by speaking and listening effectively Being able to detect, determine and distinguish by sight Occasional need to walk and/or climb at customer sites ESSENTIAL TRAITS & SKILLS : Control Southern Employee Non-Negotiable Traits: Integrity, Self-Starter, Team Player, Positive Attitude, Sense of Urgency, Organized, Dedicated, Drug Free, Accountable Also: Technology: Maintain and demonstrate competency with personal computers and software such as Microsoft Office. Competency with process control fundamentals and system design are also required. Process & Business Competency: Ability to learn and understand plant unit operations and associated economics, key performance indicators and their impacts, investment approval processes, etc. Interaction & Versatility: Ability to recognize and modify one's own behavior style to respond to the needs of others, exhibit empathy and communicate with others in a manner that builds credibility and rapport. Communications: Ability to clearly present information through spoken and written word; influence or persuade others through oral presentation regardless of circumstances; effective listening Confidence & Resiliency: Maturely express feelings and opinions; high self-esteem; manage conflict, setbacks and failure successfully; business needs outweigh personal needs such as "being liked", not emotionally involved in the sales process Leadership: Influence the actions and opinions of others to gain consensus or move in a desired direction; exhibit sound judgment, coaching and counseling Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)