Sr Technical Support Engineer

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks.

• Provide loyalty-inspiring customer service that drives user engagement and sustains product usage.
• Troubleshoot & resolve complex technical and/or engineering related problems reported by customers using AspenTech's proprietary software.
• Responsible for the escalation of customer issues and driving the resolution cross-functionally within AspenTech.
• Deliver high-quality intermediate/advanced level training classes, based on the relevant principles of engineering and industrial processes, to AspenTech.
• Develop and/or maintain customer focused training materials for new releases and new applications in the industry.
• Conduct pre-sales consultations, based on relevant engineering principles and industrial processes, to identify prospects' business problems and articulate AspenTech's products as the solution. Uncover and analyse client/prospect needs to support growth in usage, through a variety of pre-sales activities.
• Develop strong relationships with customers, building an understanding of their business needs and challenges.
• Collaboration with other AspenTech functions to maintain and develop business opportunities.
• Function as a subject matter expert in AspenTech's pre-release software testing program to drive improved product quality.
• Coach fellow team members to enhance their technical skills to help boost their overall contribution.
• Other tasks may include: Conduct health checks on assigned accounts; deliver onsite support and consultancy; deploy AspenTech solutions in customer business environments; execute various departmental improvement projects as needed; author technical white papers for publication to AspenTech's web knowledgebase.

• Bachelors required in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field. Masters' degree preferred.
• Strong technical background in automation and computers.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience preferred. University experience may count.
• Previous experience with AspenTech software or other advanced tool from another vendor is a plus.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner utilizing strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to identify opportunities that create value for customers with a strong customer first mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities
• Ability to travel. Travel is usually less than 25% and may occasionally be international.
• Knowledge & experience of public utilities is a plus.