What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Applications Specialist, Pavement Preservation position at Ingevity?
Job Family Group:
Sales and Business Development
Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.
At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.
Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!
Position Overview:
As a Technical Applications Specialist, you will serve as an integral part of the Pavement Technologies team providing support to our internal and external customers. Primary responsibilities will include formulating and designing with customer materials, production and testing of asphalt emulsions, evaluation of asphalt mixtures, and development of asphalt emulsion technologies. We’re looking for a high-energy individual with the qualifications listed below.
How you will impact Ingevity:
- Collaborate with a dynamic team to conduct evaluations, maximize results, and develop innovative solutions to meet our customers’ needs.
- Ensure that testing is completed according to industry and internal standards.
- Obtain accurate test results that will influence technical solutions from concept to customer acceptance.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in material science and 3 years of industry experience
- or 5 years of experience in lieu of degree
- Laboratory experience evaluating pavement mixtures is preferred
- Must be willing to travel up to 15% of the time for industry and customer support
- Intuitive problem-solving skills
- High level of attention to detail and organizational ability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strength to safely handle 50 lb. buckets of materials
- Team player mentality and the flexibility to adapt to ever-changing priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Please note: This is not a position that Ingevity will consider for employment sponsorship. This means that Ingevity will not sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1) or submit the position in the H-1B Registration.
Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.
Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
About Us
Ingevity: Purify, Protect and Enhance
Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. We operate in three reporting segments: Performance Chemicals, which includes specialty chemicals and pavement technologies; Advanced Polymer Technologies, which includes biodegradable plastics and polyurethane materials; and Performance Materials, which includes activated carbon. Our products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including adhesives, agrochemicals, asphalt paving, bioplastics, coatings, elastomers, lubricants, pavement markings, publication inks, oil exploration and production and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 31 countries around the world and employs approximately 2,050 people. The company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:NGVT). For more information, visit
Ingevity.com
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