Field Applications Engineer

Company: Ingevity
Location: Gaston
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

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!How you will impact Ingevity:

• Apply your quality and technical expertise to lead and support Evotherm construction projects at the hot mix plant and at the job site.
• Perform under pressure to troubleshoot & solve problems that may occur during mix construction and lay down.--- This requires excellent communication and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to think quickly on your feet.
• A project's success depends on the accurate delivery of our innovative chemistries to the asphalt.--- You will be accountable for the reliability of the delivery system and will install, calibrate, and operate the metering equipment during projects.
• Use your attention to detail to document project parameters and performance.--- Keep the Ingevity---support team critically linked by preparing and distributing project reports in a timely manner.
• For each project, verify that the warm mix asphalt (WMA) design will meet hot mix asphalt (HMA) specifications based on the specific materials and design supplied by the contractor.
• Gain a thorough understanding of how warm-mix asphalt compares to hot-mix asphalt.--- Be technically proficient in properties, testing, design, and volumetrics of pavement design.
• You will be accountable for the reliability of the delivery system and will install, calibrate, and operate the metering equipment during projects.
• Have a complete understanding of the Evotherm pump systems and be able to change individual components as needed for job
• Have a solid understanding of asphalt plant controls and operating systems
• Manage the integration of Evotherm pump system into any type of plant and any type of operating system
• Have a complete understanding of the telemetry tank and pump systems
• Manage the installation and maintenance of the Evotherm telemetry systems What you need to succeed:
  • 2 years of industry experience required
  • Technical degree preferred
  • As a veteran of the paving industry, you understand that the timeline of a job can change literally as quickly as the weather. - You need to embrace a flexible schedule and one where travel may arise at a moment's notice. 50% travel is the expectation for this position.
  • Prior experience with asphalt quality control/quality assurance
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with intended audience
  • This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. - The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US. IND123 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.

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