
Field Technical Representative
- Nashville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The training licensed roofing contractors in the proper application techniques for Elevate, GenFlex, and Gaco roofing products.
- Performing technical inspections of commercial roofing applications for no-dollar-limit warranty coverage, performing warranty claim investigations, and for providing on-site technical construction assistance to professional architects, designers, and installers.
- Responsible for educating customers, sales representatives and teammates in how to apply Elevate, GenFlex, and Gaco products per product specifications.
- Review technical installation deviations and make acceptance determinations within authority level based on system performance requirements for a given project, system, warranty type/term, and construction site specific conditions.
- Provide feedback on company literature, spec's, construction details and assemblies to make sure the most accurate information is available for the customer.
- Ability to develop strong customer relationships and inspire customer confidence.
- Ability to follow corporate and division policies and applicable governmental safety regulations are required.
- Experience working with internal and external customers to understand and document complex business needs and troubleshoot issues.
- Ability to define and document a project, set timelines, align resources, and execute to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate and troubleshoot roofing installation and product quality issues to determine root cause and appropriate resolution.
- Experience effectively and proactively managing customer expectations throughout the investigation/troubleshooting process.
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Maintains an understanding of current business initiatives and identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, or Architecture;
- Minimum 8 years' active duty in a construction trade military occupational specialty (MOS) (verified by DD214);
- High school diploma + minimum of 10 years' construction experience in a Foreman or Superintendent role, or as a Technical Representative for a commercial roofing manufacturer.
- Must be personable and professional and maintain a high-level of integrity.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to think outside the box.
- Good organizational and time management skills are a must.
- Must be able to travel overnight 50% to 80% of the work year by air or car.
- Be able to tow and maneuver a trailer in tight spaces, including backing the trailer.
- Must also be able to work flexible hours with minimum notification when necessary.
- Must possess a current driver's license.
- Prior Technical Representative experience.
- Claims adjusting experience.
- Single-Ply Roofing Systems including: A) EPDM, B) TPO, C) PVC
- Asphalt Roofing Systems including: D) SBS, E) APP, F) BUR
- Metal Systems: G) Standing Seam Roofs, H) Cavity Wall Assemblies
- Roofing Coatings including: I) Silicone Roof Coatings, J) Acrylic Roof Coatings
- Urethane Systems including: K) P.U.F. Roofing, L) Wall Foam
- Garden Roofing Systems including: M) Built In Place, N) Modular