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Job SummaryThe Cement Technical Services Representative provides quality technical service functions to CalPortland's customer base in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. This individual must be highly proactive in maintaining and/or creating cement sales opportunities with contractors, state and county public works agencies, and customers. This role offers significant internal advancement and growth opportunities, as we are committed to providing training and career development. This position is ideal for someone looking for professional growth. Build your career with an organization that has been around for over 130 years and continues to grow and play a significant role in the building of America!BenefitsCalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. Medical, Dental, Vision low-cost premiums even for family coverageCompany-paid life/AD&D insuranceCompany-paid short-term disabilityPaid sick/vacation/holiday401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)Annual profit-sharing planEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Additional voluntary benefitsCompensation$120k - $145k DOEA company vehicle will be providedResponsibilitiesStrong technical interaction with customers and potential customers, intra-company personnel, sales, and promotional and technical associationsBecome familiar with cement performance and quality, both chemically and physically at each location, where cement is produced or distributedCommunicate customer problems, needs, and future opportunities effectively with sales and operations personnelWork with various agencies on specificationsProvide technical updates and/or training to sales and operations personnel as neededInteract with the Central Laboratory personnel to perform customer service testing such as evaluation of their raw materials with our various cements or experimental testing of productsInteract with management regarding cement quality, new products, changes in specifications, product uses, etc.Attend quality control meetings at cement plants and provide feedback to plant on customer quality needs/commentsTravel required as neededEducationBachelor's degree preferredRequirements/Qualifications3-5 years of technical services experience in the cement/concrete industry and/or construction materials industryAbility to spontaneously discuss industry, market, and product knowledge in a variety of audiencesStrong formal presentation skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsSelf-motivatedAbility to influence and drive decision-making as appropriateStrong analytical skillsTeam-player both internally and externallyMid-level skill level with Microsoft Office Software, i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPointPreferred:Experience with public entities (state, county, city governments, etc.)Background in construction and/or manufacturing of construction productsConditions of EmploymentSuccessful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.#LI-BB1