Technical Advisor

Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coating solutions company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Technical Advisor for Floor Coating. In this role, you will supervise painting works, ensure product effectiveness, and conduct quality checks. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, with 4-5 years of experience in Floor Coating and fluency in English, with Arabic as an advantage. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Career development opportunities

Supportive company culture

Team building activities

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in Floor Coating.
• Preferred knowledge in Paint Technology.
• Fluency in Arabic is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ongoing painting works to ensure right product usage.
• Inspect and prepare concrete for coating application.
• Conduct site inspections and quality control tests.
• Engage with contractors to expand applicator network.
• Deliver product training sessions and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Paint Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a Technical Advisor - Floor Coating, you will be responsible for supervising ongoing painting works of projects to ensure the right product and correct usage of the finished coating to achieve the performance as recommended in Jotun's technical data sheets and method of statement.

This position is based in Riyadh and reports to the Senior Technical Advisor.

Responsibilities

• To inspect and prepare concrete with correct surface preparation for coating application, along with the use of specialized tools such as Captive Blasting, shot blasters, scarifiers, or power washers as per standard profiles and cleanliness standards (e.g., SSPC, ASTM)
• Supervise and advise applicators on proper product applications, on-site assessment, inspection, and reporting on painting activities for Decorative as well as Floor coating products to ensure that painting jobs are carried out according to specification and procedures.
• Conduct site-based inspection and quality control tests, including film thickness checks, adhesion tests, and visual assessments to verify application quality and troubleshoot any surface or performance issues proactively.
• Engaging with contractors and floor coating applicators to develop and expand a qualified applicator network by training and certifying them as authorized Jotun floor coating applicators.
• Delivering product training sessions for internal teams and customers to enhance their knowledge, skills, and overall competency in Floor coating product application and performance and adhere to Jotun’s HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality) standards, ensuring consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of all hazardous materials, in full compliance with workplace and environmental safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Paint Technology is preferred.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience in Floor Coating.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, speaking Arabic will be an advantage.

Personal Qualities

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen, and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks, and monitors the financial impact of its own activities.
• Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political 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 specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development

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

Contract Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

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.

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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.

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