Construction Install Specialist

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

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Onsite from our Fontana location

The Construction Install Specialist is part of the Application Engineering team and is responsible for providing support and product review/validation (from an installer perspective) to R&D projects and teams, as well as contribute towards ongoing core business support initiatives. You will be responsible for conducting product knowledge sessions to train R&D on published best practice techniques and product specific installation instructions.

What You'll Do:

Wall construction and product installation to support projects and core business:

• Utilize work request system (includes alignment on prioritization with stakeholders and sets work request schedule) - report activity biweekly

• Build Mock-up / Demonstration walls for projects and in support of Trade/Builder shows as required

• Construct test walls for various testing apparatuses

• Estimate material quantities based on plan and procure supplies (e.g. lumber, fasteners, tools, consumables...etc.) to support all construction and test activities

• Assess equipment needs and procure rental equipment as needed to safely complete projects

• Provide feedback on and help identify key areas for innovation for products, accessories, installation methods…etc

• Interact, get feedback and train installation crews in the field for different product types, installation methods, tools, accessories…etc.

Testing and installer perspective product validation:

• Complete ASTM E330 tests, write and file summary reports

• Support compliance testing at 3rd party external labs

• Ensure all new products are fit for purpose (from an installer perspective) via constructability and handle ability testing per the project plan - provide critical feedback to project teams

Technical Marketing:

• Ability to present technical related feedback to the Application Engineering Team to create and help maintain installation / technical literature

Safety:

• Sustain 5S philosophy inside R&D warehouse (saws area, tool cage/storage, raw material staging area, testing areas, aisle way / entryway to warehouse)

• Submit weekly safety engagements

• Complete monthly OSHA mandated training

• Obtain and maintain forklift operator certification

• Obtain and maintain crane operator certification

• Maintain and lead tool training to current and new R&D team members

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• 5 or more years of experience in commercial or residential building industry as a framer, siding contractor, or carpenter

• Broad knowledge of construction tools and practices

• Strong understanding of construction details (materials, systems, fit and standards for fit and finish)

• General understanding of IRC/IB Building Codes

Other Skills

• Knowledgeable of building practices in both residential and commercial segments.

• Demonstrated knowledge regarding the use of tools and practices of siding applications.

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

• Communication skills; timeliness, organized, and high attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate professionally and ethically with management, customers, employees, trade partners and the general public.

• Demonstrated ability in problem solving (collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a timely basis).

• Ability to communicate and work with cross functional teams and all levels in the organization.

• Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.

• Demonstrated skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and proprietary software).

• Sense of urgency and ownership; self-motivated to take on new challenges.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

What You'll Receive:

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!

• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary

• Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave

• Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Parental Leave

• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions -