Position Summary The National Automation Manager leads strategy, governance, implementation, and continuous improvement of automation technologies across National Tank & Equipment. This role establishes scalable standards for controls, telemetry, remote monitoring, instrumentation, data acquisition, and communications infrastructure while ensuring automation investments support safety, reliability, operational efficiency, customer value, and business growth. The position leads the automation team and partners closely with Operations, Sales, Service, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Safety, branch leadership, and executive leadership. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategy and Governance • Develop and execute NTE’s national automation strategy and multi-year technology roadmap. • Establish enterprise standards, policies, procedures, and governance for automation hardware, software, communications, installation, support, and maintenance. • Evaluate and prioritize automation investments based on safety, customer value, operational impact, scalability, risk, and return on investment. • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies and recommend solutions that support growth, digital transformation, and competitive advantage. • Serve as the company’s primary subject matter expert and strategic advisor for automation technologies and initiatives. Operational Excellence and Technology • Identify and implement automation opportunities that simplify work, improve productivity, and strengthen process consistency. • Develop solutions that increase equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve labor utilization, resource planning, asset management, and service responsiveness. • Establish lifecycle, preventive maintenance, reliability, and support standards for automation assets and systems. • Lead the implementation and integration of automation platforms across NTE operations. • Define standards for telemetry, SCADA, instrumentation, communication networks, cloud technologies, and remote monitoring. • Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to integrate systems, protect automation infrastructure, manage risk, and maintain compliance with company and customer requirements. • Leverage engine hours or run times to automatically create maintenance schedules based on actual usage. • Use engine diagnostics and fault codes to improve maintenance and repair decisions Data, Customer, and Commercial Support • Establish key performance indicators and use automation-generated data to measure system effectiveness and business impact. • Develop dashboards, reporting tools, predictive maintenance capabilities, and operational analytics in partnership with business leaders. • Partner with customers, Sales, and Operations to identify needs and develop practical automation solutions. • Provide technical consultation, system design support, and implementation guidance for major customer projects. • Improve customer visibility through remote monitoring, reporting, alarms, notifications, and performance tracking. • Support customer presentations, strategic business reviews, and commercialization of new automation products and services. • Clearer visibility into equipment utilization, diagnostics and costs supports data-driven fleet decisions, more efficient operations and more productive branch locations. • Add the features to Connectivity an hours of usage, fuel consumption, estimated emissions dashboard, which leverages telematics data to automatically calculate the estimated metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent produced by equipment on the worksite. • Assist with connectivity data integration in our ERP People Leadership and Collaboration • Lead, coach, and develop a team of automation professionals, including setting goals, performance expectations, and development plans. • Build technical capability through training, mentoring, knowledge sharing, succession planning, recruitment, and retention. • Provide guidance to automation personnel across all NTE locations and promote consistent practices and accountability. • Build effective partnerships across Operations, Service, Sales, Engineering, IT, Safety, Supply Chain, branch leadership, and executive leadership. • Lead assigned enterprise projects and support acquisitions, integrations, facility expansions, and other growth initiatives. Safety and Compliance • Champion a proactive safety culture and model safe work practices. • Integrate safety and risk controls into the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of automation systems. • Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, customer standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Support risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigations. • Ensure employees, contractors, and customers follow required safety practices and use appropriate personal protective equipment. Education, Experience, and Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. • Five or more years of experience in automation, controls, instrumentation, SCADA, telemetry, industrial technology, or a related discipline. • Three or more years of experience leading teams, projects, or enterprise initiatives. • Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Modbus and related technologies. • Experience with SCADA systems, telemetry platforms, remote monitoring, instrumentation, and control systems. • Experience in oil and gas, industrial, manufacturing, energy, water transfer, rental equipment, or related operations preferred. • Demonstrated strength in project management, strategic planning, analysis, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making. • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel nationally based on business needs. • Core Competencies • Strategic and technology leadership • Automation and controls expertise • Business and operational acumen • Program and project management • Change leadership and continuous improvement • Safety leadership and risk awareness • Talent development and accountability • Customer focus, collaboration, and influence • Data-driven decision-making Physical and Work Environment Requirements • Regular travel to branch locations, customer sites, and operational facilities throughout North America. • Ability to work in office, shop, yard, field, and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions. • Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and perform inspections in industrial settings. • Ability to lift and carry equipment, tools, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds or more when required. • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety footwear, eye and hearing protection, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, and respiratory protection when required. About National Tank & Equipment National Tank & Equipment, an Atlas Copco Group company, provides safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that help customers operate efficiently and effectively. We foster a culture of trust, responsibility, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The National Automation Manager will have the opportunity to shape enterprise automation capabilities and deliver measurable improvements in safety, customer outcomes, and business performance.