Marine Technical Service Representative

As a Marine Field 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 (PMC).

The PPG PMC Marine Field Technical Service Representative will work independently and within teams to complete projects. You will represent the territory and report to the Manager of PPG PMC Field Tech Service - Marine.

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 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

Qualifications

• 5 years practical marine coating experience
• NACE Certified Coating Inspector – Level 1 minimum
• 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 (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Microsoft Office Suite
• Weekly travel will be required to cover projects in other areas of the country when work is slow in the New Orleans region

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

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Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.