Remote Precast Refractory Specialist (75% Travel)

RHI Magnesita GmbH; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package (medical, dental, etc

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Travel reimbursements

Training & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

RHI Magnesita is seeking a Precast Refractory Technical Specialist to support the development, implementation, and optimization of precast refractory solutions across North America. This remote role requires extensive travel (75%+) to customer and manufacturing sites, collaborating with Sales, R&D, Operations, and Recycling teams to solve challenges and drive growth.

You'll conduct field measurements, support mold design and fabrication, coordinate trials, and help improve product performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field preferred or relevant industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in refractories, steelmaking, heavy machinery, or related industrial environment.
• Knowledge of refractory materials, applications, and steelmaking practices.
• Mechanical aptitude to support equipment such as mixers and gunning machines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and across functions.
• Willingness to travel extensively (75%+) across North America.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to understand customer requirements and recommend precast refractory solutions.
• Conduct field measurements and assessments to support mold design and fabrication activities.
• Support manufacturing processes related to precast refractory components.
• Coordinate and monitor product trials at customer sites to evaluate performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Document, analyze, and communicate product quality and performance results to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Support Operations with product footprint strategies and manufacturing transfers.
• Partner with Recycling teams to advance sustainability objectives.
• Provide hands-on technical support in customer and manufacturing environments while ensuring safety standards and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ceramic/Metallurgical/Materials/Chemical Eng

Tools

Microsoft 365

SAP

Job description

RHI Magnesita is seeking a Precast Refractory Technical Specialist to support the development, implementation, and optimization of precast refractory solutions across North America. This remote role requires extensive travel (75%+) to customer and manufacturing sites, collaborating with Sales, R&D, Operations, and Recycling teams to solve challenges and drive growth.

You'll conduct field measurements, support mold design and fabrication, coordinate trials, and help improve product performance