Engineered Lumber Tech Specialist

BlueLinx is expanding its Engineered Wood team and is looking for an Engineered Lumber Tech Specialist. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter with a strong attention to detail. Part of this role is to listen to the customer and give your expert opinion. Communication is key - the right person will provide technical assistance and troubleshooting to customers regarding engineered lumber products.

BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of residential and commercial building products with both branded and private-label SKUs across product categories such as lumber, panels, engineered wood, siding, millwork, and industrial products. With a strong market position, broad geographic coverage footprint servicing 50 states, and the strength of a locally focused sales force, we distribute our comprehensive range of products to approximately 15,000 customers including national home centers, pro dealers, cooperatives, specialty distributors, regional and local dealers and industrial manufacturers. BlueLinx provides a wide range of value-added services and solutions to our customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Generates engineered wood product schematic layouts and structural load calculations based on provided architectural and/or structural plans.

• Provides technical assistance and troubleshooting to customers regarding engineered lumber products.

• Provides product selection, and product information, and answers inventory and pricing questions.

• Prepares calculations/yield projections and customer presentations of a technical nature to gain new business.

• Generate, improve, and maintain technical service tools, models, presentations, and comparisons.

• Meets plan productivity schedule and remains current on technical trends in market segments.

Qualifications;

• 2+ years of related experience preferred

• Proficiency with iStruct software is strongly preferred

• Understanding of "load flow" through a house from the roof ridge to the foundation

• Working knowledge and understanding of load development and load flow tracking

• Must be able to determine the magnitude of loads

• Understanding of wood frame construction, blueprint analysis, numerical analysis

• Business knowledge, product knowledge, consultative selling skills (questioning, probing, listening), organizational and planning skills

• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software