Director Technical Applications

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Director, Technical Applications is responsible for leading Generac's growing suite of technical products application strategy and development. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of electrical products and product application methods, with exceptional project management and team leadership skills. This position will collaborate across departments to ensure our products are accepted across different markets and utilities, meet all safety requirements, meet the needs of the business and drive growth.

This role will be responsible for leading a team of Technical Application Managers who are responsible for working with installers to ensure compliance with various code requirements. The team develops and leads training for local inspectors and members of the Generac dealer network to educate them on local code requirements and installation best practices. The team is also responsible for engaging in internal discussions to ensure real-time understanding of current codes and impending code additions and/or changes that may impact project and/or business direction and decisions.

This role will also lead a newly created team of Technical Business Development Managers who will be responsible for building and fostering strategic relationships with nationwide electrical Utility companies. These dedicated resources will improve our positioning with utilities to drive process efficiencies to include acceptance and adoption of Generac Residential products.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for technical applications managers aligned with business objectives and market trends beyond home standby, including all residential products.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technical professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Designs and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance, recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• Training Strategic Direction & Oversight: Oversee the training for local inspectors and members of the Generac dealer network to educate them on local code requirements and best installation practices.
• Project Oversight: Oversee the Technical Application team’s facilitation with Authorities Having Jurisdictions (AHJs), code making officials, and National Electric Code (NEC).
• Utilities Strategy & Partnership: Develop utility partnership strategy for the company. Develop and foster relationships with key utilities. Identify lead contacts responsible for reviewing and approving new products/technologies. Serve as a liaison between Generac and prioritized utility companies. Take an active role to be part of the NEC panel discussion to influence codes and represent the strategic initiatives of Generac.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and sales, to ensure NEC compliance, gather requirements, and provide technical guidance. Provide direction and oversight in support of internal discussions related to current code and impending code additions/changes that may impact project and/or business direction.
• Technology Assessment: Evaluate emerging technologies and products and assess their potential to enhance our technical applications and improve user experience and will drive utility adoption of current and future products and technologies.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the budget for technical applications team, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure all technical applications comply with industry standards and regulations, prioritizing security, safety, and data protection.
  
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  
  
  

Work Experience

• 10 years of residential and/or industrial electrical experience
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in general business, sales, product management, engineering or another related field.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience leading a team of direct reports.
  
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical systems
• Power Distribution
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Wiring Techniques
• Power Electronics (inverters, converters, rectifiers)
  
  
  

Preferred Job Requirements

Certification / License

• Member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) or related industry organization member
  
  
  

Work Experience

• 10 years’ experience of residential and/or industrial electrical experience.
• Prior experience leading a field-based, highly technical team.
• Prior experience interfacing with and developing strong working relationships with U.S. based electrical utility companies.
  
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Expertise in electrical systems and troubleshooting to identify root cause
• Well versed in National Electric Codes and Standards
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing priorities and effectively manage workload
• Ability to effectively lead and provide strategic and daily direction to a field-based team
• Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a variety of audiences and key stakeholders
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to travel 30-40%
  
  
  

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”