Technical Service Representative, Protective & Marine Coatings, Southeast Texas

As a Marine Technical Service Representative, you will assist customers during dry dockings, attend required checkpoints, investigate product complaints, and provide product application assistance for our contractors/clients.
Provide documentation on marine coating projects for PPG Protective & Marine Coatings. The Marine Technical Service Representative will work independently and within teams to complete projects. You will represent the territory and report to the Manager of Field Tech Services. Also, weekly travel will be required to cover projects in other regions when work is slow in the Houston to Galveston, TX area.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate product complaints using defined test protocols and report results
• Complete written reports of dry dockings and other marine coating investigations
• Product benchmarking- conduct internal and external product testing, document and report results
• Applications testing - complete hands-on application testing
• Ensure that accurate safety attitudes, procedures, site rules are observed on allwork programs and conduct work in a manner that protects self, co-workers, theenvironment, and the safety of the community
• Operate and maintain field coating inspection test equipment following established specifications

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years practical marine coating experience
• NACE Certified Coating Inspector - Level 3, preferred
• 3-5 years practical experience working on U.S. Navy vessels
• Prior experience with coating inspections
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with programs such as Word, Excel (canmaintain complex spreadsheets), Microsoft Office Suite

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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 insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.