Field Services Representative I

Company: Forterra
Location: Hewitt
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Forterra is a leading manufacturer of pipe and products in the U.S. and Eastern Canada for a variety of water-related infrastructure applications, including water transmission, distribution and drainage. The company generated pro forma net sales of $1.3 billion in 2018. Based in Irving, Texas, Forterra employs more than 5500 people and operates more than 85 facilities, with products available throughout the U.S. and Eastern Canada.

Forterra seeking a Field Services Representative for its Waco, TX or Austin, TX location.

Ability to work with contractors to gather information to help production/dispatch schedule products for timely delivery. Make field repairs in a safe manner and to meet ASTM specs and industry standards. Job-site visits to help our contractors understand product drawings to assure product is being installed correctly. Working with our contractors/truck drivers when product is being delivered to minimize breakage, stage product at the correct location on site. Focus on safety and identify all potential hazards and alleviate them from the situation. Perform special events as well as job-site training/education to give our contractors the knowledge to install product correctly.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Assist pipeline owners as needed
• Provide emergency repair services to customers
• Report and resolve any installation problems in the field
  
  • Follow Forterra Pipe safety regulations, policies and OSHA regulations
  • Use safe work practice inside and outside of the plant
  • Must be reliable and a team player
    
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    
    
    • Be able to work unsupervised
    • Overnight travel required
    • Good communication skills
    • Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Office, and Excel (a plus)
    • Clean driving record a MUST
      
      BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
      
      We know that our employees are critical to our overall success. We are dedicated to investing in their future to maintain long-term relationships for lasting commitments. We offer a comprehensive package of compensation and benefits programs which are regularly reviewed to maintain them at competitive levels.
      
      Forterra Building Products is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity. M/F/D/V
      
      Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and relevant skills.
      
      No Search Firms please.
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
      
      The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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