What are the responsibilities and job description for the Soil Stabilization, Customer Applications Specialist position at Carmeuse?
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and results driven Customer Applications Specialist to join our Carmeuse construction business and Mintek subsidiary team. This role combines the strategic and relationship-building aspects of business development with deep technical expertise to support and drive the growth of our business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the technical application of lime-based reagents, capable of identifying business opportunities, and providing technical guidance to optimize our product offerings and solutions.
This role is responsible for a geographical region covering the following states: Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio. The candidate can be located anywhere within this region. This position is fully remote with a 50% - 75% travel requirement.
This position may also be referred to as: Geotechnical Solutions Engineer, Technical Sales Support Specialist, or Product Support Engineer.
Responsibilities & Duties
READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?
Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium. Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.
With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.
Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require particular assistance with any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you can submit your request by sending an email to hrsupport@carmeuse.com. This option is reserved for people requiring adaptation due to a disability. The information received will be processed by Carmeuse and then directed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure the proper consideration of the application or hiring process.
About The Team
You will be part of Carmeuse Americas, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The Americas headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, PA and have over three dozen production facilities across the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and Colombia.
We are seeking a highly motivated and results driven Customer Applications Specialist to join our Carmeuse construction business and Mintek subsidiary team. This role combines the strategic and relationship-building aspects of business development with deep technical expertise to support and drive the growth of our business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the technical application of lime-based reagents, capable of identifying business opportunities, and providing technical guidance to optimize our product offerings and solutions.
This role is responsible for a geographical region covering the following states: Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio. The candidate can be located anywhere within this region. This position is fully remote with a 50% - 75% travel requirement.
This position may also be referred to as: Geotechnical Solutions Engineer, Technical Sales Support Specialist, or Product Support Engineer.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Identify & develop new business opportunities.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on our products, services, and technical solutions.
- Advise and collaborate with engineers, contractors, and consultants to showcase the advantages of lime-based solutions; contribute to major projects by engaging with private, local, state, and federal agencies to establish and ensure compliance with statewide specifications and to integrate lime-based solutions in design and construction.
- Establish and foster strong partnerships with state Departments of Transportation (DOT), industry associations, construction departments, regional contractors, geotechnical engineers, state road builders' associations, and other state-specific associations to increase market opportunities for lime-based soil stabilization solutions for highways, roads, and construction projects.
- Ensure seamless communication between sales, marketing, and customer service teams to meet and exceed customers’ needs and expectations.
- Monitor business trends to contribute to strategic business planning discussions including the development and implementation of new products and processes.
- Gather user requirements to develop enhancements to products including technical design services.
- Track investments across new product development initiatives.
- Develops, implements, and/or delivers technical training to clients as well as internal staff as it relates to our products.
- Work closely with contractors and logistics partners to optimize the supply chain and transportation of lime-based products; ensure efficiency and transparency in the delivery of lime-based materials, aiding contractors in effective project management.
- Travel requirements; 50% - 75%
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
- 10 years in business development or engineering; preferably in the construction or infrastructure industry.
- Knowledge of soil stabilization field operations.
- Familiarity with lime-based products and soil stabilization techniques.
- Strong network within the construction industry, including state DOTs and relevant associations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Problem-solving mindset with a customer centric focus.
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts
- Dental insurance & Vision insurance
- A 401k account with company matching contribution
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition benefits including professional certifications
READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?
Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium. Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.
With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.
Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require particular assistance with any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you can submit your request by sending an email to hrsupport@carmeuse.com. This option is reserved for people requiring adaptation due to a disability. The information received will be processed by Carmeuse and then directed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure the proper consideration of the application or hiring process.
About The Team
You will be part of Carmeuse Americas, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The Americas headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, PA and have over three dozen production facilities across the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and Colombia.
