Manager Technical Services

CEMEX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CEMEX in Houston, TX seeks a Manager Technical Services to provide proactive consultation on cement and admixture products, optimize mixes, share best practices, conduct technical research, troubleshoot, and deliver technical training.

The role bridges sales and production on plant quality teams, promotes products, and participates in technical organizations with a regional focus. Five-plus years in QA/Technical Services in building materials is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager, Technical Services Engineer or Certified Concrete Technologist in building materials industries.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between sales and production on plant quality teams.
• Promote cement and admixture products through promotion efforts.
• Engage in technical organizations (ACI/ASTM) and local/regional ready-mix associations.

Skills

Building materials knowledge

Product and applications expertise

Cement/admixture technology

Industry standards & codes

Conflict resolution

Project management

Communication skills (oral/written)

MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Job description

Manager Technical Services

Location: Houston, TX

Job Summary

Provide proactive consultation to cement and admixture customers in the areas of product performance, mix optimizations, best practices, technical information research, troubleshooting, and technical training

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as liaison between sales and production on plant quality teams
• Proactively participate in promotion efforts relating to cement and admixture products
• Proactive involvement in technical organizations such as the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) as well as various ready‑mix concrete organizations with emphasis at the local or regional level.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager, Technical Services Engineer or Certified Concrete Technologist in the building materials industries (cement, concrete, admixtures, concrete, or masonry construction)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical knowledge of building materials
• Technical aspects of customer's products, systems, and applications
• Cement products application technology
• Admixture products application technology
• Industry standards and codes
• Interpersonal skills including conflict resolution
• Project management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills: Word, Power Point, Excel

Working Conditions

• Capable of working in an open concept office environment

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and fingering to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well‑Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being)