AkzoNobel · 2 days ago
Technical Service Representative (Houma, LA)
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expAkzoNobel is a leading paints and coatings company with a rich history dating back to 1792. The Technical Service Representative role involves providing technical support and training on company products while maintaining customer relationships and ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
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Responsibilities
Generate and maintain accurate records and application reports of company products. This includes day-to-day environmental conditions as well as surface preparation and relevant coating application information. - 20%
Attend scheduled inspections; verify specification and standard adherence, perform quality checks of surface preparation, and the application steps in the painting process. - 20%
Advise customers of products and schemes based on vessel service environments and performance expectations. Proper knowledge of industry standards (i.e., SSPC, NACE ISO, Etc) and use of inspection equipment for both surface preparation and coating application operations. Proper use of required PPE. May occasionally be required to demonstrate proper use of application equipment (i.e., single-feed airless, Conventional and plural component). - 20%
When conditions are identified not within company specifications or application guidelines, advise the customer and or applicator and their immediate supervisor to acquire a resolution. When conditions are not resolved to meet the specification document, according to the exception report. - 20%
Lifts 100 pounds - 10 %
Monitor customers/applicators in the proper application of coatings and paint systems in accordance with company specifications. - 5%
Other duties as assigned - 5%
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required; college degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of technical and/or sales experience, preferably in the marine or coatings industry
Knowledge of marine industry terminology and practices, including vessel maintenance and repair (M&R) and new build (NB)
Understanding of coating applications, techniques, and parameters related to marine vessels
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data, diagrams, and instructions
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare business and technical reports
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital tools, including PCs, mobile devices, and software used for data collection and reporting
Ability to travel as required to support customers and field activities
Ability to work safely in marine environments, including working around water; ability to swim or willingness to learn
Ability to hear and respond to safety and emergency alarms and maintain awareness in high-risk environments
Benefits
Excellent Medical Insurance with HSA.
Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D benefits.
401 (k) retirement savings with a 6% company match.
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
Paid Parental leave.
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks.
Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Monthly Automobile Allowance
Company
AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel is a chemical manufacturing company that provides paints and coatings solutions and services for various projects worldwide.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (11)
2024 (5)
2023 (9)
2022 (11)
2021 (2)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-01-01Post Ipo Equity
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Stefan Malmsten
Director Digital Technology
Recent News
2026-01-06
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