Senior Siding Installation & Training Specialist

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.SUMMARYThis position will support the sales team by supplying technical assistance and information having to do with installation, application and presentation of vinyl and aluminum siding products. Play a key role in the development of new and existing products, working closely with the R&D, Marketing, Business Development and Quality groups.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Responsible for developing installation methods for all vinyl aluminum siding products and act as expert for regarding all installation development and processResponsible for developing vinyl siding installation training programs including live seminars, installation manuals, and videosConduct product installation training seminars for sales, marketing, contractors, and distributorsWork closely with the R&D group to develop new and refine existing products regarding the installation piece of the productAssist in the testing of the products for code approvals, by installing new products in various testing facilitiesWork with warranty department as needed to resolve suspected and confirmed installation related claimsAssist during plant tours, presenting product features and installation methodsInvolved in planning and developing display material for the sales team as neededEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSAdvanced knowledge of exterior cladding products and the installation processKnowledge of standard building practicesExcellent communication skills and group presentations skillsProven ability to interact with people of various backgrounds for the purpose of promoting products and the communication proper installation of the productsSkilled mechanical abilitiesAbility to read and interpret technical documents, such as installation instructions, product specifications and building code specificationsKnowledge of reading architectural blueprintsTechnical writing experience for training documentationStrong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of Corel Draw or equivalent is a plusVSI certified Installer/Trainer and Bachelor’s degree preferred but not requiredAbility to multi-task, work independently and be a self-starter, self-directedAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to travel up to 50%PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile 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 10 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. Additionally, this position must make general decisions requiring judgement and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandate 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/or auto travel will be 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr