SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Do you have experience in the coating industry and are looking to further your career with a growing company? We are looking for an experienced Coating Advisor to apply their skills and knowledge to our international projects. In this role, you'll be on-site with a Korean-based customer, providing professional technical guidance. You'll be the trusted link between teams - bridging culture, solving challenges in real time, and ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards and customer satisfaction.

This is your opportunity to step into an exciting role where your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and cultural communication will make a visible impact on both our customers and our organization's success.

Responsibilities: 

• Give clear instructions to clients and relevant Jotun staff on paint application by working on site with relevant client representatives to ensure the coating specification is met and in accordance with customer expectations.

• Carry out inspections of a specific project assigned to you by your direct manager by working independently, following the ITP and working procedures in order to ensure that the product is applied in accordance with the specification.

• Write relevant reports by compiling data from inspections in order to document that the specification inspection criteria have been met.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For

• Strong knowledge of coating specifications, quality standards, and surface preparation requirements.

• A proactive problem-solver who can provide practical solutions.

• A strong sense of responsibility, customer focus, and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across different cultures.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.

• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies

• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores

• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self

• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints Inc.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

01.05.2026

WHO WE ARE

Our operations in the AMERICAS (North America, Central America and South America) began in the 70's in the USA and later expanded to Brazil (1998) and later to Mexico (2015). Today with a factory in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) and direct sales operations in the US (Houston) and Mexico (Vera Cruz), the AMERICAS region is strategically located and is active in the Marine and Protective segments. With a promising market for our products and our brand, we have the ambition to expand to other countries in the region. We believe that real value in our companies is our employees, both as individuals and as teams. We focus on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. And WE make it happen!

Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of paints, coatings and powder coatings. Jotun was founded in Norway in 1926, and after great domestic success, an international expansion started in 1962 which has since taken Jotun all around the world. The newly enlarged company then set a course for further international expansion.With experienced technical sales and support and over 50 years presence in the USA, Jotun USA is dedicated to providing innovative products and solutions and unparalleled service in the marketplace. Jotun has a set-up in several locations around the United States, from north to south, and east to west, serving local markets with a wide range of marine and protective coatings. Our US commercial head office is located in Houston, TX. Jotun protects property and make its mark on your surroundings, from large ships to beautiful structures. Do you want to join us and MAKE Y/OUR MARK?

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.  

If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!