Field Training & Support Specialist

<p style="font-family: 'Calibri Light'; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #005495;"><strong><span style="background: #fafafa; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ABOUT OUR COMPANY</span></strong></p> <p style="font-family: SourceSansPro-AP; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: #FAFAFA;">RS Technologies Inc. ("RS") - </span><span style="font-weight: bold; background: #FAFAFA;">RESILIENT STRUCTURES </span><span style="background: #FAFAFA;">for a reliable grid - is a leading manufacturer specializing in high-performance composite utility structures. Our poles are utilized in transmission, distribution, substation, and communication applications, offering a lighter, more durable, and longer-lasting alternative to wood, steel, and concrete. Since 2003, our poles have served over 500 customers across 30 countries. RESILIENT STRUCTURES operates globally, with manufacturing facilities in Tilbury, Ontario; St. George, Utah; and Houston, Texas, ensuring worldwide distribution of our ultra-resilient poles.</span></span></p> <p style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities</span></p> <ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;" type="disc"> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Consult with customers in recommending safe and efficient tools, work methods and equipment with the implementation of RS poles. </span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Organize, develop and deliver training material including presentations and demonstrations in various mediums, such as conference calls, on site meeting rooms and in the field, adapting to the conditions as necessary to accommodate the customer.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide subject matter expertise and contribute to the development on a vast library of technical documentation and references.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Research tools, equipment and procedures as required to better assist the development of RS work methods, technical bulletins, and training materials.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collect data as directed.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Plan and arrange travel and accommodation with efficiency in mind.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in meetings, provide reports, and provide support to the technical services team and other lines of business as part of the greater RS team. </span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">QUALIFICATIONS</span></p> <ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;" type="disc"> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrate the ability to work alone with minimal direction while prioritizing and self-managing workload and forecast.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrate the ability to solve problems with limited resources.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrate the ability to collect data, perform field research, and communicate results in a fast-paced, growing environment.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrate and maintain a knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office including MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, and other applications required for expense submissions and communication.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrate the ability to interpret technical drawings and designs.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of compressive and tension loads, strength of materials, area, volume, density, and their applications in both imperial and metric units.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.</span></li> <li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence without. </span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">WORK LOCATION:</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Remote/Field</span></p> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">WORKING CONDITIONS:</span></h1> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to travel primarily within the USA, possibly with some international destinations.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Willing to travel to and lodge in areas in post-storm recovery conditions with minimal services.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must possess the ability to work alone without compromising safety.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Capable of walking on rough terrain and uneven surfaces.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, rain, wind, cold, etc.).</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to perform physical work including lifting materials and tools up to 50 lbs., prolonged sitting, and standing in all types of climate and weather conditions.</span></li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">EXPENSES & EQUIPMENT</span></h1> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Expenses:</strong> Pre-approved expenses (travel, meals, accommodation, etc.) will be borne by RS and paid within thirty (30) days of the Consultant providing an expense report with receipts. Work-related travel in a personal motor vehicle will be reimbursed at a fixed rate.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Equipment Provided:</strong> RS may provide an RS email address, business cards, and an RS laptop with peripheral hardware at no cost.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.</span></p>

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