Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience
in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives
through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
SUMMARY The Technical Services Manager will serve as the technical subject
matter expert and be responsible for responding to technical, installation and
product related questions. This position will also be responsible for the
development and implementation of both classroom and field installation training
programs for our products. Product responsibility includes: Concrete roof tile
(Newpoint Concrete Roof Tile), Clay roof tile (US Clay Tile), Stone coated steel
(Unified Steel), Polymer roof tile (Davinci Roofscapes) and WRBP Roofing
Components Division. This position will be located in the Florida Market.
**Ideal candidate will be located in FL** DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May
include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare and execute installation
instructions, guides, videos and other tools for use in the field Develop
product training methodology for classroom and field installation training Train
installation crews on proper installation technique Train customers and sales
personnel on proper installation technique Serve as the technical subject matter
expert for product knowledge, building code and installation questions and
inquiries Manage day-to-day issues and work with sales to ensure solutions are
achieved Analyze and provide feedback concerning product development and pricing
Responsible for creating the strategies for providing product and installation
support and training across North America Provide feedback to Product
Management, R&D, engineering and quality about product defects, design issues,
potential product enhancements and new ideas that solve pain points during
installation Collaborate with Customer Care as needed to support warranty claims
and customer complaints Work closely with marketing teams for preparation of
displays for trade shows as needed Up to 60% travel required with 2-3 overnight
stays per week. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Advanced knowledge of
roofing installation processes Knowledge of standard building practices Specific
knowledge of building and wind codes in assigned territory Written and oral
communication and presentations skills Proven ability to interact and
communicate with persons of various backgrounds and knowledge levels in order to
promote products, and proper installation practices Skilled mechanical abilities
Ability to read, interpret and comprehend technical documents such as:
installation instructions, architectural blueprints, construction plans, product
specifications and building codes Ability to work independently with minimal
supervision, yet have the ability to lead and work as part of a team Ability to
construct training decks as needed using common tools, building techniques, and
materials 6-8 years of experience with construction, building materials,
building science or related fields Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to
sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel,
or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds,
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move
up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work
may be required in the operating units and job sites which can require usage of
required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result
in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.
Travel including air travel and auto travel is required. Westlake is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable
legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any
Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub
application in Workday. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of
materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in
Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the
building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to
packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information,
visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a
global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential
products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products,
now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for
everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare,
and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials
Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and
detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding,
stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is
proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of
essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career
opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit
https://westlaketalent.com