Located in Portland, Oregon, Harry L. Stearns, Inc. (HLS) seeks a Lighting Controls Technician (LCT) responsible for leading, coordinating and completing startup, service, and other activities for manufacturers and products we represent. The technician is responsible for maintaining brand awareness with our select clients and act as a trusted resource when on-site and during remote support activities. Our technicians excel in providing renowned customer service while remaining in compliance with all established Environmental, Safety & Health policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for programming (start-up services, system troubleshooting, and service calls) the digital lighting controls represented by HLS
• Support HLS Controls Line Card of products through-out Oregon and SW Washington.
• Evaluate projects on-site to ensure factory submittals are properly installed.
• Record field adjustments to the plan, ensure modifications are based on job information, and appropriate documentation is authorized.
• Must be a self-starter and work independently, .
• Performs effective end-user training.
• Manage all job documentation to ensure accuracy and returned completed data to HLS Project Management Team.
• Collaborate and consult with client, manufacturer, and HLS internal team to bring timely resolution to job related issues.
• Review job design, scope and specifications to identify service requirements and manage site resources to complete project.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• University degree (B.A. or B.S.) in technical theatre, television, or a related technical field such as electrical engineering, etc., Or, 4+ years of commensurate work experience in architectural or entertainment lighting experience, Or, equivalent technical school (such as mechatronics), Or, related military training.
• Strong mechanical and electrical system aptitude.
• Knowledge of architectural and/or entertainment lighting systems. Candidate preference with Acuity brand controls or ETC product lines experience.
• Knowledge of analog and digital control techniques. Understanding of network control standards, 0-10v dimming, DMX protocols and other dimming standards is preferred
• Knowledge of high voltage safety.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, in addition to outstanding organizational, problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
• Computer proficiency using such programs as MSN Office Suite, Blue Beam, and manufacture specific programs.
• Ability to work within a construction environment (OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred).
• May need to lift-up to 65 lbs.

You will be exposed to numerous opportunities and play a vital role in achieving our clients’ expectations and objectives. This is a unique position to join a progressive lighting company, committed to supporting its clients and team members.  HLS offers competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement plan.  Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@hlstearns.com

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

Located in Portland, Oregon, Harry L. Stearns, Inc. (HLS) seeks a Lighting Sales Consultant focused on the education and promotion of manufacture lines we represent. You will be a technical resource, excel in providing renowned customer service, be detailed oriented and work independently.  Using your creativity and people skills; you will work along-side our clients and assist them in navigating the complexities of intelligent lighting systems.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Build and maintain relationships with specifiers.
• Maintain product knowledge and industry relationships.
• Proactively drive sales and brand awareness of Harry L. Stearns, Inc.
• Assist with design layouts and proposals to facilitate the sales process.
• Work closely with clients to educate and promote manufacturer product lines.
• Prepare and present lighting and related topics for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with internal members of our team to meet the needs and objectives of the company.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Associate (AA) or University degree (B.A. or B.S.) in business, Or, 3 years of commensurate work experience in lighting sales or controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to outstanding organizational, problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
• Computer proficiency using MSN Office Suite and Adobe or Blue Beam.
• Knowledge of lighting systems and/or construction process a plus.
• May need to lift-up to 40 lbs.

You will be exposed to numerous opportunities and play a vital role in coordinating various critical functions in meeting our company’s expectations and objectives. This is a unique position to join a progressive lighting company, committed to supporting its clients and team members.  HLS offers competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement plan. Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@hlstearns.com.

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

Located in Portland, Oregon, Harry L. Stearns, Inc. (HLS) seeks a Lighting Quotes Consultant (LQC) focused on quoting lighting material from plans and specifications on construction projects based on manufacture lines we represent. As a technical resource, you will develop comprehensive quotes for commercial, industrial, residential, multi-family and design-build projects based on specifications or conceptual information. Using your creativity and people skills, you will work within an experienced team navigating the complexities of intelligent lighting systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide project quotes to distribution.
• Provide technical lighting expertise to customers.
• Partner with distribution to successfully win projects.
• Analyze architectural and electrical drawings, specifications and related documents.
• Monitor projects to determine patterns of success or failure.
• Make independent pricing decisions that determine project profitability and success.
• Must be detail oriented, work independently and collaborate with teams as necessary.
• Must adapt to different stages when moving from one project to another.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Associate (AA) or University degree (B.A. or B.S.) in business, engineering, drafting, theatrical lighting, etc., Or, 2+ years of commensurate work experience in lighting quotations or controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to outstanding organizational, problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
• Computer proficiency using MSN Office Suite and Adobe or Blue Beam.
• Networked lighting products and system knowledge a plus.
• Construction industry estimation experience a plus.
• Preferred experience in quoting the designed solution and ensuring products and services are properly budgeted.

You will be exposed to numerous opportunities and play a vital role in coordinating various critical functions in meeting our company’s expectations and objectives. This is a unique position to join a progressive lighting company, committed to supporting its clients and team members.  HLS offers competitive compensation, benefits, relocation assistance, and retirement plan. Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@hlstearns.com.

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.