Technical Services Engineer (1051)

Summit Materials; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Service Engineer to provide expert technical assistance to customers in the cement and concrete sectors. This remote role primarily covers Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle, requiring travel to meet clients and attend industry events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or concrete technology, with a proven track record in the construction industry. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and community engagement, where your expertise will enhance customer operations and drive success. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a recession-resistant industry while enjoying a work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with employer match

Medical / Dental / Vision plan

Life Insurance - Company Paid

Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Recession Resistant Industry

Consistent work with work/life balance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in construction, ideally cement or concrete materials.
• Technical knowledge of concrete and building materials required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to customers on product performance and best practices.
• Act as liaison between sales and production on plant quality teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Concrete Technology

Concrete Industry Management

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Location: Remote Opportunity - Primarily covering Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle

Compensation: Base Salary Range: $92,365 to $114,098 annually depending on experience

The Technical Service Engineer provides technical assistance to customers and maintains communication between both the plant production quality teams and sales teams within the Cement Segment. The role provides assistance to customers with cement, cementitious, concrete, and mortar issues. Establishes and maintains contact with production and industry associations, the architectural/engineering community, and the relevant specifying committees. Note: Position involves travel as needed to meet with customers, attend business unit and district meetings, and attend industry events. This position supports a good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adheres to and upholds all company policies, safety standards and federal/state regulations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide proactive consultation to cement commercial group customers in the areas of product performance, best practices, technical information research, troubleshooting, and technical training.
• Act as liaison between sales and production on plant quality teams.
• Ability to understand the technical aspects of a customer’s products, systems, and applications.
• Coordinate and facilitate competitive analyses for establishment and review of internal quality objectives.
• Provide internal technical training and education to the cement commercial sales force.
• Provide technical training and education to the cement and/or masonry customer base and industry personnel.
• Active involvement in technical organizations such as the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and ASTM, as well as various ready-mix concrete and precast/prestress organizations with emphasis at the local or regional level.
• Provides technical support to enhance our customers' operations.

Ability, Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Concrete Technology, Concrete Industry Management, or Construction preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in the construction industry, ideally cement or concrete materials.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager, Technical Services Engineer or Certified Concrete Technologist in the building materials industries is preferred.
• Technical knowledge of concrete and other building materials.
• Clear understanding of industry standards and codes.
• Proven incident and problem-solving (troubleshooting) skills with an emphasis on timely resolution.
• Excellent project management & problem-solving abilities and attention to detail are required.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to develop insights and actions, are required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects at a time.
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills including building relationships, developing trust, and resolving conflict.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is required.
• Strong data visualization skills necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Presentation skills with the ability to communicate with leadership teams are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Ability to travel with minimal notice.
• Travel requirement approximately 40%.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening which may include a physical, background check, and drug screen.

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

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What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!

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