Technical Service Representative

Akzo Nobel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (HSA)

Dental/Vision/Life/AD&D benefits

401K with company match

Generous vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Diversity and Inclusion networks

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

AkzoNobel, based in Houma, Louisiana, seeks a technically skilled sales professional to support coatings applications, train customers, and drive new business in the Gulf region. You will maintain records, attend inspections, and verify application quality across vessel projects.

The role requires a science background, 3 years of sales in a technical environment, and travel up to 20%, with strong communication and reporting abilities. Opportunity for regional growth and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ sales experience in a technical environment.
• Knowledge of coatings industry standards (SSPC, NACE, ISO).
• 1 year experience using coating applications, techniques, and practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and capable of recording data and generating technical reports.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (overnight travel may be required).

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain accurate records and application reports of company products.
• Attend scheduled inspections.
• Verify specification and standard adherence by performing quality checks of surface preparation and application steps.
• Advise customers on products and schemes based on vessel service environments and performance expectations.
• Demonstrate proper use of coating application equipment when required.
• Inform supervisor when conditions are not within company specifications to drive resolutions.
• Prepare exception reports when conditions are not resolved.
• Monitor customers/applicators in the proper application of coatings and paint systems.

Skills

Sales experience

Coatings industry knowledge

Technical reading

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor of Science in related field

Tools

Coating inspection equipment

Job description

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

Provide technical support and training on the use and application of company products, services, equipment and documentation in acquiring new business and in maintaining multiple existing customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain accurate records and application reports of company products to include daily environmental conditions, surface preparation, and relevant coating application information.
• Attend scheduled inspections.
• Will verify specification and standard adherence by performing quality checks of surface preparation and application steps in the painting process.
• Advise customers of products and schemes based on vessel service environments and performance expectations.
• May occasionally be required to demonstrate proper use of application equipment (i.e. Single feed airless, Conventional and plural component).
• Advise the customer and/or applicator and their immediate supervisor when conditions are identified that are not within company specifications or application guidelines to acquire resolutions.
• Will prepare exception report when conditions are not resolved.
• Monitor customers/applicators in the proper application of coatings and paint systems in accordance with company specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science in related field preferred.
• 3 years’ sales experience in a technical environment.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirement.
• 1 year experience using coating applications, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of the coatings industry standards (i.e. SSPC, NACE, ISO, etc.) with the ability to use inspection equipment for both surface preparation and coating application operations.
• Must be able to maintain safety and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of marine industry terminology and practices to include marine vessel maintenance and repair and new build.
• Ability to apply principles of observation, logical, or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions based on the evidence.
• Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form with abstract and concrete variables.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read industry-related publications.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to utilize technological tools and supporting software to accurately record data and generate technical reports.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to detect emergency and safety alarms and increase awareness in high risk areas.
• Ability to swim or learn to swim, May have to work around a water environment.
• Ability to ascend, descend, and/or balance on ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles using feet and lefts and/or hands and arms.
• Body equilibrium must be maintained to prevent falling when walking or standing.
• Ability to crouch or run on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May need to crawl into/out of confined spaces.
• Ability to reach, handle, finger or feel to seize, hold, grasp, or turn items.
• Ability to successfully complete a respiratory fit test (RFT).
• Ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
• This will include:
  • Acuity, Far - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
  • Acuity, Near - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
  • Depth Perception - Three-dimensional vision.
  • Ability to judge distance and space relationships.
  • Field of Vision - Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
  • Accommodation - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
  • Especially important when completing near-point work at varying distances from eye.
  • Color Vision - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Base Location

Houma, Louisiana or Surrounding Areas

Territory

United States Gulf Region: Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida

Rewards and Benefits

The salary range for this skills is $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 based upon experience. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future. This position is also eligible for a vehicle allowance, mileage reimbursement, and an annual bonus target of 15%, based on individual and company performance.

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!

• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Paid Parental leave
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: 55656 Nearest Major Market: Houston