Roofing 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.​

Job summary

The Technical Trainer is responsible for conducting the product installation training for the Sales representatives and customers at various locations, distributions centers and customer locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
• Support the sales team with any and all technical questions
• Provide technical support in person or via phone for sales representatives and customers
• Roofing experience
• Train sales on any new product launch
• Test new products for fit for use
• Support Third party testing as needed
• Maintain designated training facilities
• Travel to customer locations to administer trainings, provide support, and assist with technical troubleshooting
• Communicate closely with sales and management to ensure adequate training and asses training needs
• All other duties as requested or assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer literacy: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to make sound decisions independently
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Tactful, Diplomatic, Empathetic. Says the right thing, knows how to bridge gaps of understanding, and is sensitive to others
• Willingness to help and train others as required
• Self-starter and willing to follow up until project is completed
• Must be able to work independently
• Project Management skills
• Effective communication skills when dealing in person on the telephone or computer e-mail communications
• Communications must be tactful with customers, managers and other levels of personnel.
• Pay close attention to detail
• Organize and schedule work effectively
• Work well under time constraints and handle multiple tasks
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Handle confidential information

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 1 - 2 years' experience in functional role

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work in a general busy office environment
• Travel up to 20-40% required
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to transport training materials and tools to training locations both on and off-site
• Prolong a stationary seated position for up to 8 hours per day
• Complete repetitive movements such as typing, talking and walking, etc.
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
• Prolong standing or in stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements
• Move or traverse about the facilities
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $72,000 to $93,000. This range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.