Rail Coatings Field Specialist Painter Training & Support

PPG; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Job summary

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PMC) in North America seeks a Rail Application Specialist to provide product application assistance, painter training, and assist with product complaint investigations. You will work with rail clients, report to the Rail Regional Sales Manager, and travel frequently across North America.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of railcar coating experience, be self‑motivated, proficient with Word and Excel, and ready to complete hands‑on testing and detailed

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.

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

Self-motivation

Independent worker

Basic computer literacy

Tools

Word

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PMC) in North America seeks a Rail Application Specialist to provide product application assistance, painter training, and assist with product complaint investigations. You will work with rail clients, report to the Rail Regional Sales Manager, and travel frequently across North America.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of railcar coating experience, be self‑motivated, proficient with Word and Excel, and ready to complete hands‑on testing and detailed