We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable District Technical Representative to join our team, specializing in commercial boiler and tank style water heating systems. The primary focus of this role is to provide on-site training and technical support for our customers, contractors, and partners within the assigned region. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in water heating systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver effective training sessions in the field.
This position will serve Rheem’s Commercial Water Division in the Mid-Atlantic Region (NYC, NJ, E.PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC). The ideal candidate would be in located in NYC, NJ or E.PA.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the company’s water heating products, including their operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Stay current on industry standards, codes, and best practices related to water heating systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot electric, gas, venting and control systems.
- Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal teams, offering guidance and expertise on product performance, installation, and maintenance.
- Create and deliver agency, distributor, and contractor training development focusing upon product installation methods, product service and diagnostic methods, and new product introduction. Meet and interface with assigned distributors on a regular basis to drive relationships.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and partners within the district, acting as the primary technical liaison.
- Provide remote technical support regarding routine product installation and service issues via telephone, e-mail, and other communication channels and refer more complex issues to higher levels.
- Drive attendance to company education programs through needs assessment and continuous customer engagement, including plumber contractors, distributors, specifying engineers and agencies.
- Partner with specifying engineers to provide detailed analysis and training on product functionality and application.
- Partner with application engineers to understand common issues and provide first-line support to inquiries received. Escalate advanced issues to engineering team as needed.
- Provide on-site technical support regarding routine product installation and service issues through face-to-face interaction and refer more complex issue to higher levels.
- Practice best customer care through published standard labor allowance/claim administration, warranty administration, relationship damage control, and effective public relations.
- Conduct investigations related to insurance or warranty claims when directed by regional sales manager. Conduct product performance analysis and investigation and report findings.
- Provide support to sales through customer training, such as explain product features or provide technical assistance for installs and tear downs for commercial and residential products.
- Notify, monitor and assist the team on any product problems, modifications and alterations to help improve the overall image and quality of the Division’s products.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports on any recommendation or design change recommended, which improves product reliability.
- Travel within the assigned region to conduct on-site training and provide technical support as needed.
- Occasionally participate in regional or national training events, trade shows, and conferences to represent the company and its products.
Bachelors / Associate degree
A master plumber or boiler technician with at least 5 years of experience in service repair work.
- Prior proven instructor / training experience.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with a strong attention to detail.
Proficient in using diagnostic tools, technical manuals, and digital resources for troubleshooting and training purposes.
Must be proficient in computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be capable of traveling extensively (roughly 50%-75% of the time, typically with overnight stays 2-3 days a week).
As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING SELF, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
- Adapting
- Business Understanding
- Collaborating
- Communicating Effectively
- Continuously Improving
- Customer-Orientation
- Developing Self
- Focusing on Results
- Influencing
- Managing Relationships
- Managing Work
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
The pay scale of this role is $71,172 - 113,390. Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria.
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At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.
Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:
- Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
- Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
- Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
- Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability
Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.
Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.
