Applications Specialist
The Layfield Group is a diversified group of companies involved in the manufacture, distribution, and installation of products for the construction and environmental protection industries. The company manufactures and distributes construction films and fabrics, soil protection/reinforcement products, and environmental containment liners. Based in our Edmonton operations, we are seeking a specialist with Wall Reinforcement experience to take on an exciting and challenging opportunity as:
Applications Specialist
Soil Reinforcement – Edmonton*
Reporting directly to the Research and Technology Manager, this specialist position is responsible for providing technical expertise and advice to internal and external customers on the reinforcement of soils including the design and control of sediment and erosion control methodologies. This role also has a significant business development responsibility through technical expertise to customers and suppliers while also liaising closely with divisional staff.
The Role:
· Provide day-to-day technical support to sales and marketing team; and potential solutions for customers
· Prepare designs and estimates for current/proposed wall reinforcement projects
· Provide preliminary designs to customers and influence project specifications
· Provide training for staff and clients on soil reinforcement and control topics
· Provide technical support for Aqua Dam, Soil Tubes, Vertical Wick drains and new developments
· Meet with key clients in geotechnical and structural engineering, design and construction to promote our services
· Prepare and conduct presentations on wall reinforcement design and influence project specifications
· Network with the engineering community and maintain contact with industry leaders
· Attend appropriate trade shows and help to promote Layfield products and services
· Provide technical writing expertise for web content, brochures and specifications
· Evaluate new product ideas in the soil reinforcement and control area
· Seek out new product and service ideas that provide synergy with current offerings.
· Direct testing and evaluation of soil reinforcement and control products
· Develop and maintain expertise in erosion and sediment control products/services
· Review and approve Product Application requests for Aqua Dam and Turbidity Barriers
The Requirements:
- Knowledge and experience in wall reinforcement design
- Exceptional communication and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated competence in Group Presentation skills
- Willingness and ability to travel (20%)
- Driven, self-starter with superb interpersonal skills.
- Independent but able to work well within a team environment
- Completion of related post-secondary education in Engineering with P.Eng status in ON, BC or AB
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Two years of work experience in a similar role with at least one (1) year of retaining wall design experience.
- *This is an Edmonton based posting however applicants in the Toronto or Vancouver area may be considered
The Deal:
· You have an opportunity to work within a fast growing company
· Competitive compensation including: salary, bonus plan, matching RRSP and comprehensive benefits
The Application: Find us on the web at www.layfieldgroup.com
· To apply for this position or other postings with our company, please send your resume and cover letter including compensation expectations to: work@layfieldgroup.com
We thank all that apply but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted – no agencies please.