PMC Technical Service Rep - Gulf Coast/Rail Coatings; Mexico

PPG Industries; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Benefits

Job summary

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PMC) is seeking a Rail Application Specialist to deliver coating application support, painter training, and investigate product complaints for North American rail customers. The role works independently with the rail team and reports to the Rail Regional Sales Manager.

The position involves frequent travel to project sites across North America and may offer remote work options. Training programs and safety procedures are emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years practical railcar interior and/or exterior coating application experience.
• Prior experience with railcar interior and/or exterior coating inspections.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with programs such as Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Product application assistance at customer sites
• Painter training; hands-on application techniques, repair methods, best practices, etc.
• Assist with product complaints using defined test protocols and report results
• Complete written reports of rail coating applications and rail coating investigations
• New Product Application testing - complete hands-on application testing
• Ensure that accurate safety attitudes, procedures, site rules are observed on all work programs and conduct work in a manner that protects self, co-workers, the environment, and the safety of the community
• Operate and maintain field coating inspection test equipment following established specifications

Skills

Rail coating experience

Railcar coating inspections

Independence

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Job description

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PMC)

Zone/Segment: Rail – North America / Mexico

As a PPG Rail Application Specialist, you will provide product application assistance, painter training, and assist with product complaint investigations, as necessary, for our rail customers/clients. Providing written reports is required.

The PPG Rail Application Specialist will work independently and with the rail team to complete projects. You will represent the rail segment and report to the Rail Regional Sales Manager.

Frequent travel will be required to cover projects in North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Product application assistance at customer sites
• Painter training; hands-on application techniques, repair methods, best practices, etc.
• Assist with product complaints using defined test protocols and report results
• Complete written reports of rail coating applications and rail coating investigations
• New Product Application testing - complete hands-on application testing
• Ensure that accurate safety attitudes, procedures, site rules are observed on all work programs and conduct work in a manner that protects self, co-workers, the environment, and the safety of the community
• Operate and maintain field coating inspection test equipment following established specifications

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years practical railcar interior and/or exterior coating application experience
• Prior experience with railcar interior and/or exterior coating inspections
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with programs such as Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Microsoft Office Suite

AMPP CIP Level 1 training will be made available to the successful candidate if not already certified.

A successful candidate may work remotely and not be offered to relocate.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

About us:

Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process,so that we can do better today than yesterday.