Technical Advisor

About the Role

Jotun Saudi Arabia is seeking a Technical Advisor to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves supervising ongoing painting works for decorative projects, ensuring that product application and finished coating quality meet Jotun's technical specifications and recommended performance standards. The Technical Advisor will report to the Senior Technical Advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide applicators on proper product application techniques, conduct on-site assessments, and inspect concrete surfaces to ensure correct preparation for coating application.
• Report on painting activities for decorative and floor coating products, ensuring adherence to specifications and procedures.
• Perform quality control tests, including film thickness checks, adhesion tests, and visual assessments, to verify application quality and proactively address surface or performance issues.
• Ensure on-site testing is conducted according to specifications to achieve required quality standards.
• Collaborate with contractors and applicators to expand a qualified applicator network through training and certification as authorized Jotun applicators.
• Liaise with the Quality Control Lab for product troubleshooting to provide appropriate recommendations to customers.
• Deliver product training sessions to internal teams and customers to enhance their knowledge and skills in product application and performance.
• Adhere to Jotun’s HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) standards, ensuring consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of hazardous materials in compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in a similar technical advisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise painting works and ensure adherence to technical data sheets and method statements.
• Proficiency in conducting quality control tests and troubleshooting application issues.
• Experience in training and developing applicator networks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training through on-the-job experience and the in-house Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across various disciplines and geographies.
• Leadership focused on team engagement and enablement.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture.
• Emphasis on team building and social activities.