Coating Advisor

Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA); Dammam; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training opportunities

Career development

Team culture

Job summary

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd. seeks a Coating Advisor to provide professional technical advice on-site, ensuring coating specifications are met and contracts fulfilled with customer satisfaction. Positions are in Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

You will inspect projects, generate inspection reports, and lead projects under the Protective and Marine division while adhering to Jotun HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree. B.Sc. Engineering / Science is preferable.
• Fluency in Arabic & English – both verbally and written.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools and computer skills.
• Valid driving license for Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Give clear instructions to clients and relevant Jotun staff on paint applications by working on-site with relevant client representatives to ensure the coating specification is met and in accordance with customer expectations.
• Carry out inspections of specific projects assigned to you by your direct manager by working independently, following the inspection test plan and work procedures, in order to ensure that Jotun products are applied in accordance with the specification.
• Create and issue relevant reports by compiling data from inspections in order to document that the specification inspection criteria have been met.
• Attending and leading the projects as defined by their line manager within Protective and Marine as per business requirements.
• Carry out paint inspections of specific assigned projects in accordance with Jotun HSE - Health, Safety, and Environment Policies & Procedures.
• Resourceful in creating and delivering on time quality technical site visit reports along with handling and use of modern technology inspection equipment’s.

Skills

Fluent Arabic & English

MS Office

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

The Coating Advisor, you will be responsible for providing professional technical advice to our customers, by on-site support on paint application and inspections to ensure that the coating specification is met, and the job is completed according to the contract and the customer’s satisfaction.

These positions are based in Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and reports to the TSS Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Give clear instructions to clients and relevant Jotun staff on paint applications by working on-site with relevant client representatives to ensure the coating specification is met and in accordance with customer expectations.
• Carry out inspections of specific projects assigned to you by your direct manager by working independently, following the inspection test plan and work procedures, in order to ensure that Jotun products are applied in accordance with the specification.
• Create and issue relevant reports by compiling data from inspections in order to document that the specification inspection criteria have been met.
• Attending and leading the projects as defined by their line manager within Protective and Marine as per business requirements.
• Carry out paint inspections of specific assigned projects in accordance with Jotun HSE - Health, Safety, and Environment Policies & Procedures.
• Resourceful in creating and delivering on time quality technical site visit reports along with handling and use of modern technology inspection equipment’s.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are looking for:

Qualification:

• Bachelor Degree. B.Sc. Engineering / Science is preferable .
• Fluency in Arabic & English – both verbally and written.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools and computer skills.
• Valid driving license for Saudi Arabia.

Locations

– Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (One Position for each location).

Personal Qualities:

• Understands the organization's rules and structures and utilizes company processes effectively to get things done.
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach, plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge and expertise in own area, participates in continuous professional development.
• Co-operates well with others, shares knowledge, experience and information, supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning JOTUN Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Company:

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

20.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.