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SDS Resources Welcome to SDS Resources With SDS, you’re in good company. SDS Resources: It’s All About You

Your happiness matters. In fact, we take it personally. Nice.

SDS Resources supplies exemplary supplemental and direct services employees to energy, power and utility companies throughout the southeastern United States. From experienced professionals ready to step out in a new direction, to retirees eager to return to the engineering life, and all perspectives in between, SDS Resources welcomes you. We nurture a growing roster of professional engineers who bring top quality skills and experience to lucrative jobs. If you’re ready to embrace new possibilities and take control of your career, SDS can be your ticket to the future. At SDS, we continually work to assess and assure your job satisfaction. We keep in touch with frequent conversations and regular lunch invitations. We take an active role in promoting your on-the-job happiness. You’re an insider in the camaraderie of SDS contract employees. SDS represents an extended and ongoing professional community. Among your colleagues you’ll find a wealth of specialists with varied interests and skills. You’ll have opportunities to share your day-to-day experiences and perspectives with your fellow SDS contract employees. Relocating to a new city is both exciting and challenging. As an SDS contract employee, you’re teamed with a Personal Assistant in the city of your relocation. Your Personal Assistant will help you find housing that meets your needs, and guide you through the map to your new terrain. You can move to a new town confident in the knowledge that you’ll be safely home — in the right place, at the right time, for the right reasons. You’re in Control

When it comes to options, we believe more is better. That’s why SDS Resources contract employees are eligible to choose the employee benefits that best match your personal needs and goals. Options include:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance
AFLAC
Participation in Disability Insurance program
Participation in 401 K
Vacation


We’re in it for you. We’re in it Together

SDS Resources was founded by engineers, for engineers. We’re building on decades of professional experience. Because we have exemplary people with a wide range of specialties, we know first-hand the qualifications and breadth of experience it takes to fill the job. Our principals don’t just study the job market – we’re active participants. We’re dedicated to building and maintaining a prestigious cadre of highly qualified professional engineers. It’s important to us that SDS Resources’ contract employees are: good at what they do, satisfied with opportunities to do it well, and gratified to have control over their own careers. SDS Resources’ company structure is designed for efficiency. Our focus is maintained directly on jobs: securing the best jobs for our superb engineers. As a result, our contract employees’ rates positively reflect SDS’s efficient operating structure. It’s just one of the reasons our engineers have a history of staying on the job beyond their initial contract period. At SDS Resources, We Make Payday Easy

SDS is a W2 company. We make your payroll tax payments. We contribute the employer’s portion of your Social Security payments, 50/50. You get paid weekly.

10/10/2024

Please respond by October 15.
[email protected]

I have an opening for a Civil Field Technician with two - five years of technical or trades experience required. Excellent computer skills, presentation skills, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time are required.
Excellent working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite software is required.

Responsibilities include:
Survey and scope-out potential areas for proper concrete and soil field tests to determine viability of construction projects.
Procure, conduct tests, and analyze concrete, asphalt, grout, masonry and soil field samples utilizing testing methods such as slump, air, unit weight and temperature tests.
Compile and collect data from laboratory testing and generate reports to disseminate to contractors, clients, engineers, and project managers for evaluation.
Prepare materials for laboratory testing, ensuring that testing equipment is properly calibrated.
Maintain and preserve consistent testing environments to ensure results are accurate.
Read and analyze blueprints to build testing frames and set up testing equipment.
Monitor contractor progress on a given project to ensure results of field testing remain consistent.
Coordinate activities with other field testing sections, contractors and agencies to resolve issues that may arise during the first round of testing.

The primary job location is Logan Martin Dam but weekly travel in the southeast is required.

The ST pay rate is $48.00/hour; per diem is included in this rate.

09/04/2024

I need to submit resumes for up to five candidates for a Marketing Representative with 5 to 10 years of experience; this must be done by noon on September 11.
This will be a contract position with an anticipated duration of 36 months.
The ST pay rate will be $36.00/hour with an OT pay rate of $54.00/hour.
Please contact [email protected] as soon as possible if you are interested.

Per the client's standard job description, the Marketing Representative is responsible for promoting the company's products or services to clients, partners, and the target audience. This role involves developing marketing strategies, managing client relationships, and contributing to the achievement of sales and marketing objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and partners, serving as the main point of contact for their marketing-related needs.
Sales Support: Collaborate with the sales team to develop marketing materials and strategies that support the sales process, including presentations, collateral, and product knowledge.
Marketing Strategy: Contribute to the development of marketing strategies and campaigns to promote products or services, aligning with business goals and target audience needs.
Client Engagement: Engage clients through various marketing channels, including email marketing, social media, and direct communication, to provide information, updates, and support.
Market Research: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and potential challenges in the market.
Lead Generation: Generate leads and identify new business opportunities through networking, outreach, and participation in industry events.
Marketing Collateral: Develop and update marketing materials, such as brochures, presentations, and product documentation, ensuring they align with the brand and messaging.
Campaign Tracking: Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, using data and metrics to make data-driven recommendations for improvements.
Product Knowledge: Stay informed about the company's products or services, industry trends, and market developments to effectively communicate their value to clients.
Reporting: Provide regular reports on marketing activities, lead generation, and client engagement to management and relevant teams.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field. 5 to 10 years of experience in marketing, sales support, or client relationship management. Proficiency in marketing tools and platforms, including CRM systems, email marketing software, and social media management tools.

Per the hiring manager's specific job description:

Responsible for growing the mover/real estate channel by increasing and maximizing the number of real estate program participants and referrals resulting in new customer acquisitions. Recommending and implementing an approved strategy to achieve this goal.
Lead program sales/support efforts.
Initiate and conduct face-to-face presentations to introduce programs and benefits to brokers/offices/agents and target real estate influencers.
Conduct meetings and presentations to onboard new partners and members through orientations, training, CE classes, team meetings and other opportunities.
Lead and manage monthly call campaign efforts.
Provide support for the marketing needs for the real estate channel from development through distribution of print and digital communication and marketing campaigns. This includes program kits, email, direct mail, video, presentation materials, etc.
Work with agencies and vendors to dovetail existing brand messaging to promote program awareness and engagement.
Responsible for web-based administration of the real estate referral/rewards program, including onboarding, approvals, inquiries and awarding participants.
Recommend and coordinate improvements for program related referred customer-facing landing pages and experience, including ease of enrollment, and effectively capturing referral data.
Responsible for the day-to-day implementation and results of the program. Responsible for overall engagement to drive customer acquisition and reporting and analysis of KPIs to ensure the program is on track to meet set goals.
Recommending solutions to drive program growth.
Ability to clearly communicate objectives and coordinate all aspects of integrated campaigns to deadlines and on budget.

09/04/2024

I need to submit candidates for a Staff Accountant position in Birmingham. This is a contract position with a duration of 5 - 36 months.
The ST pay rate is $53.00/hour and the OT pay rate is $79.50/hour.
I must submit candidates by noon on September 10 so contact [email protected] as soon as possible. Thanks!

Here's the client's standard job description which is followed by the hiring manager's specific notes:

Senior-level support to lead complex projects and analysis
Assist with the processing of general ledger, account reconciliations, preparation of closing journal entries, accounts payable processing, and escrow processing.
Complete a broad range of processing, operational, reconciliation and/or accounting customer service duties.
Ensure that all records are maintained in a format that will facilitate an efficient review by management for both internal and external auditors.
Maintain complete and accurate records of transactions in accordance with company policies.
Assist in the preparation of general ledger reconciliations as needed, analyzing query results to facilitate account analysis and researching complex accounting issues.
Ensure appropriate accounting on recognition of loan fees and accounting related to loan fees generated.
Assist other members of the team with special reports and projects as requested.

Specific job responsibilities provided by the hiring manager:

Prepare, analyze and report monthly journals & Financial Statements for Company, and Property Co. Joint Ventures.
Prepare, analyze (investment statements), and report monthly journals & Financial Statements for a Foundation (Program Related Investments).
Prepare, analyze (investment statements), and report monthly journals & Financial Statements for Alabama Business Charitable Trust.
Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
Prepare quarterly check requests.
Assist with annual Tax Returns for the Foundation and Trust.

09/04/2024

I need to submit four candidates for Controls Technician positions in Hueytown, AL. These are contract positions with a maximum duration of 36 months. The pay rates are $41.00/hour ST and $61.50/hour OT.
Candidates must be submitted by noon on September 10.
If interested, please contract [email protected]

Controls Technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial control systems. These systems are used to monitor and regulate the flow of materials and energy in industrial processes like manufacturing or power generation. Controls Technicians must have a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles as well as computer programming skills. They use this knowledge to install, repair, and maintain industrial control systems that may include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, valves, pumps, turbines, motors, etc. Duties & Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot process control instrumentation and associated devices.
Perform calibration of various types of process control instrumentation.
Assist in developing and maintaining process control philosophies and documentation.
Assist in the development of P&IDs, process data sheets, loop diagrams, etc.
Select and specify process control instrumentation for new and existing processes.
Install, program, and maintain distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and human machine interfaces (HMI)
Develop and maintain graphic displays of process information using DCS, PLC, and HMI.
Interface process control systems with other plant computer systems.
Assist in the development and implementation of process safety management programs.
Assist in investigating process incidents and accidents, and develop corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
Participate in process hazard analyses.
Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, industrial maintenance, or related field preferred
3-5 years experience in a controls technician or similar role
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs
Experience with AC and DC drives

08/22/2024

I need to submit two resumes for an Electrical Engineer (SR level) contact position in Birmingham. I must submit the resumes to the hiring manager by 8/27. The assignment will begin three to four weeks afterwards and have an anticipated duration of three years.

Here are the client's standard requirements for this position, followed by the manager's specific needs:

At least 15 years utilizing an accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Job responsibilities include assisting in preparing and overseeing electrical power system design including scope documents, schedules, budgets, single line diagrams, elementary, and wiring diagrams, layout and circuitry design, knowledgeable of all applicable codes and standards, QA requirements, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements required to ensure compliance, providing technical direction of other engineers, designers, and drafters, assisting in checkout and startup of systems when necessary, and must be able to effectively communicate with other groups and disciplines to ensure maximum effectiveness, providing problem solving, analytical, and interpersonal/communications skills, making independent decisions with some consultation with management, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously. Skillsets and expertise required for this position good knowledge of engineering design principles (preferably power plant electrical system design, experience providing technical direction in preparation of design details, drawings, and calculations, experience scheduling and coordinating projects to meet cost and schedule objectives, experience using AutoCAD and CAD Overlay would be a plus, high level of initiative and be able to effectively plan, organize, and execute their work, able to handle design on large projects at fossil fired generating plants with limited supervision, proficiency with applicable codes, standards, QA, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. and the ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.

Here are the job-specific details provided by the hiring manager:

This position provides support to the Grid Operations and Planning Research area within our client's Research & Development division. The engineer will support projects, and in time lead efforts, to deploy and evaluate the performance of emerging technologies in this arena. The position is primarily focused on tools to support grid operations with an emphasis on power system analysis, power system modeling and simulation, “big data” analytics, and visualization. Knowledge of databases, data structures, computer networking is desirable as well as an aptitude to apply engineering analysis to solve problems. Experience with Python, C #, and SQL is desired.

The job location is 600 18th Street North, Birmingham, AL.

The anticipated ST pay rate is $90.00/hour.

08/21/2024

I need to submit the resumes of two qualified Chemical Technicians for a contract position with an estimated duration of one to three years.
You will be a W2 employee of SDS Resources and work at our client's facility in Wilsonville, AL.

Resumes must be submitted by August 27 so if you are interested, be sure to contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

Required Qualifications:
BS degree in chemistry or other field of science...with a minimum of 12 semester hours in chemistry required.
Prior experience working in a water treatment plant.
Experience and competency in the use, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
Knowledge of proper analytical methods and techniques.
Familiarity with mechanical parts and repair.
Knowledge and experience in production of deionized water.

The anticipated pay rates are $36.00/hour ST and $54.00/hour OT.

08/19/2024

I have a need for a Merchandise Sales Consultant in Eufaula, AL.
This is a contract position in which you will be a W2 employee of SDS Resources and work at our client's sales office and warehouse.
You need a minimum of three years of experience in retail sales.

Duties include:
Plan and manage products, inventory, displays and promotions. Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, analysts, and retail teams for stock products.
Create attractive displays to interest customers and produce sales. Analyze sales figures, market trends, and customer behavior to determine product needs.
Liaison between customer and our client.
Determine need for implementation of product promotion. Forecast sales and profits.
Develop merchandising strategies.
Assist in loading merchandise.
Travel between store and warehouse.

If our full bill rate is approved, the ST pay rate will be $32.00/hour with an OT pay rate of $48.00/hour.

If you are interested, please email [email protected] as soon as possible because I must submit resumes to the hiring manager by 5:00pm on Friday, August 23.

Thanks!

08/12/2024

Immediate need for a Project Consultant with a minimum of 15 years experience in DistGIS, with jets and camp experience required.
Power distribution field experience and distribution work order closeout experience are both preferred.
Ability and willingness to train others in traditional distribution engineering activities is required.

This client is located in Calera, AL and this is an estimated two year assignment as a leased worker. (You will be a W-2 employee of SDS Resources.)

The estimated ST pay rate for this position is $91.00/hour.

If you are interested in this position, please email [email protected] as soon as possible.
This requistion will close in ten days.

08/03/2024

Needed September 3
Substation Control Designers in Birmingham, AL with travel required to visit utility substations in the Southeast as needed.

Must have:
Experience with substation design and layouts
AutoCAD electrical experience
Knowledge of Relay Panel assemblies

If you are interested, please email [email protected] as soon as possible as candidates must be submitted to my client on or before August 8.

Thanks!

08/03/2024

Immediate need for a Structural Engineer in Birmingham, AL.

Here are the requirements:

1. BS or MS in Civil/Structural Engineering from accredited institution with Professional Engineering License required.
2. Position requires a minimum of 15 years experience in Civil/Structural engineering related to the new construction and / or retrofit of power generating facilities.
3. Detailed knowledge and use of engineering design principles, competent in structural steel and concrete design and proficiency with structural codes (AISC Design Manual, ASCE 7, and ACI 318), standards, and industry methodologies.
4. Proficiency with STAAD, PCA MATS, ANSYS, Excel and AutoCAD.
5. Experience issuing project specifications, performing hand calculations, checking calculations and working with a designer to create design drawings.

Daily tasks will include working with a Civil Design Lead and a designer by performing calculations on industrial structures which may include pipe support structures, platform layout designs and calculations, hydro infrastructure equipment supports, and designing shallow footing and deep foundation calculations to support tanks and other large equipment such as pumps and transformers.

If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] as soon as possible. Candidates must be submitted to my client by August 8.

Address

300 Cahaba Park Cir, Ste 116
Birmingham, AL
35242

Telephone

(205) 836-2551

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