Thermbond Installation Engineer
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
Role Overview
Support Thermbond refractory installations, ITM blanket, modules and Silplate Mass projects, RapidFire (TCS) installations, Wagstaff Billet installations, other REX products. Assist contractors, document installations and create installation reports, generate follow-up reports after installations (testimonials, data gathering), perform thermal analysis follow-ups, set up gunning machine and peripheral equipment for tests & installations, gain knowledge of gunning equipment to be used on job sites as support for installations, perform, as needed, maintenance on all equipment/tools for installation, aid with demonstrations for workshops, learn proper installation technique for all products, build metal and wood structures, follow all company and customer safety policies and procedures, write installation reports for internal and public distribution, travel to job sites domestically and internationally, travel varies as per need but is expected to be 25-50% of the time (with some higher levels during busy seasons).
Other Duties
Support Product Development and Quality Control Teams while working out of manufacturing facility. All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience
- Chemical / Materials manufacturing background with significant “shop floor” exposure
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Self-starter and completer finisher
- Able to turn complex problems into simple task driven solutions
- Practical thinker and problem solver
- Must be able to work flexible hours or weekends if required
- Experience with company materials, safety procedures and gunning equipment
Requirements - Preferred
- Science/Engineering Higher Degree (Chemistry, Material Science)
- Proven experience working in CPI, HPI and metal process facilities
- Refractory experience highly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite