What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Applications Specialist position at Ingevity?
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LaboratoryAre 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!
As a Technical Applications Specialist, you will serve as an integral part of Ingevity's Pavement Technologies team by executing technical projects, interpreting results, and developing customer-focused solutions for the successful application of pavement preservation or reconstruction treatments. The primary responsibilities of this role include formulating asphalt emulsions, optimizing asphalt mixtures, and developing asphalt emulsion technologies in our Tulsa location. You will work across technical and commercial teams while partnering with customers, agencies, and industry organizations.
How You Will Impact Ingevity
- Demonstrate laboratory safety practices through routine inspections, hazard recognition, process safety reviews, housekeeping expectations, corrective-action follow-through, and compliance with company SH&E requirements.
- Ownership of technical projects by working independently to perform testing protocols in accordance with current internal procedures and applicable AASHTO, ASTM, and ISSA methods, with accurate, complete, and traceable records.
- Collaborate with a dynamic team to conduct evaluations, interpret results, and develop innovative solutions to meet our customers' needs.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to provide technical guidance for formulation, mix design, troubleshooting, method development, and interpretation of laboratory and field performance.
What You Need to Succeed
- At least 5 years of laboratory experience in asphalt testing, emulsion formulations, and/or asphalt mixture evaluations is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific or engineering discipline required.
- Willingness to travel up to 15% for customer support, jobsite visits, training, and industry events.
- Proven success providing customer-facing technical support and collaborating across functions to deliver customer and business value.
- Strong analytical judgment and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to connect laboratory results to production and field performance.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with customers, cross-functional teams, and industry partners.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills, combined with a team-oriented mindset and the ability to effectively adapt to changing priorities and business demands.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications for communication, data analysis, reporting, collaboration, and project coordination.
- Ability to safely perform laboratory and job-related activities, including handling, lifting, and transporting materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
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.
Ingevity is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.