Coating Advisor

Join our high-performing and dynamic team of coating experts by delivering top tier services to our customers and ensure Hempel is positioned as a trusted partner!

Hempel services has an ambitious growth strategy. This is your opportunity to join a global company, responsible for leading and developing a team of highly skilled coating advisors and partnering up with commercial teams to develop the service business.

As services experts in Greece, we bring value to our customers by offering technical coatings/corrosion protection solution, advice, management, technology and training of the entire coating process to accompany our best-in-class products and inspire confidence from the end user.

Become the voice of our customers within the business

As part of this role, you’ll be on the ground advising customers (applications and end-users) on proper use and application of our technologies and coating systems following current regulations. You'll also be actively involved in looking after, supporting and developing client relationships.

At the same time, you’ll provide technical field support to customers and our sales organization, identify customers' challenges with coating processes and seek opportunities to promote Hempel solutions.

Main responsibilities

You will be an ambassador for the brand and product lines by effectively communicating the features and benefits of all our products and solutions.

• Inspection and support on all aspects of our technologies, to ensure that all applications are following our product data sheets, working specifications, relevant technical and industrial standards, working procedures, and best painting/application practices
• Generate accurate technical reports on projects and distribute them in a timely manner to our customers 
• Manage and inspect the different phases of the coating process for complex and bigger projects
• Promote our coating solutions
• Actively support internal and external services strategy activities.
• Assist in providing sustainable solutions internally and externally

We’re looking for a technical professional to join our team

As our ideal candidate you are able to communicate effectively to all stakeholders on a project and to demonstrate persuasiveness and assertiveness when needed.

Additionally, you should also have:

• A degree or equivalent in chemistry / naval architecture would be valuable but not essential.
• Proven experience as technical service coating advisor
• FROSIO / NACE II certification required in Marine, Energy and/or infrastructure segments would be appreciated.
• Project management experience would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the paint sector
• Computer skills (MS programs)
• Willingness to travel abroad.
• Valid driving license.
• Advising, interview, and social skills.
• Written and spoken English proficient is required.

Be a part of a trusted team

One of the joys of joining our team within Service Operations is the chance to earn the trust of our customers and colleagues, and to work together to deliver the best quality to our customers.

Global career possibilities

In Hempel we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross functional and cross cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development. We offer attractive employee benefits and provide the necessary training to be able to deliver on the job.

Join a global company where the employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

Application and further information

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply for position’ at the top-right corner.

More about Hempel

At Hempel, we are committed to promoting a workplace that celebrates and values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. It is an integral part of our strategy to secure an environment which enables each employee to feel the kind of inclusion that allows them to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute their best. Only by maintaining this momentum, will we succeed as a business, create innovative solutions for our customers and work towards our purpose of shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.

We recognise that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programmes and initiatives such as Inclusive Leadership Training, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Network and preventive mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essentials supporting that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.

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Application due

2024-08-12

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Consulting, Product Management, Quality Assurance

Industry

Chemicals

Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. ​