Senior Technical Specialist

Tremco
$99,222 and $124,027 plus a 20% bonus opportunity
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Carrollton
Sep 22, 2024
Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Senior Technical Specialist maintains core product line building code compliance, ensures new products and systems are code compliant, participates in internal product and system development teams, answers project-specific questions, reviews project drawings to make recommendations, works with third party testing facilities and is heavily involved in industry organizations that help shape industry standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recommend and approve Product Line application policies within technical literature. Answers project-specific questions. Review project drawings and make recommendations. Coordinate 3rd party testing certification/approvals. Recommend project or product-specific testing, interpret results, and make recommendations based on findings. High level of understanding of testing methods/techniques for Laboratory/Field Testing. Present a comprehensive understanding of testing methods to confirm varying compatibility among materials. Develop and review of product literature, application instruction, and the maintenance and updating of field training manuals. Comprehensive understanding of applicable Building Code requirements related to EIFS and other types of facade systems. Write, review, and make recommendations for letters of installation and job parameters along with detailed drawings to help make the sale. Formally respond to inquiries in written form based on sound engineering judgement. Provide technical training to internal and external customers focused on facade systems, code requirements, test methods, and application of relevant Tremco systems. Effectively collaborate with internal and designated external customers. Assure product performance through reviewing and making recommendations for proper use and field application. Master assigned core product line technology to include writing policy. Actively able to train/mentor new employees. Demonstrate a high-level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering is required; a high school diploma or GED and 15+ years of related experience are required in lieu of a college degree. EXPERIENCE: 7 + yrs of civil, structural, mechanical/architectural engineering, building envelope, building science or construction consulting, and construction industry experience. PE license preferred Experience with the design of facade systems Experience with building codes and third-party testing Experience with component and cladding wind load calculations OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Auto CAD, Word, Excel, and Bluebeam preferred. Experience with hygrothermal modeling software preferred, but not required (WUFI, THERM, etc.) Ability to manage multiple priorities. Effective team player. Self-motivated. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel up to 10% in the North American region. Mentoring/Training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, kneel, talk, hear, taste/smell, and lift up to 50 lbs. BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $99,222 and $124,027 plus a 20% bonus opportunity. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.