Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. 

The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. 
 
Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.

The Field Technical Representative (FTR) is the day to day face of Firestone Building Products (FSBP) with routine personal contact with contractor/customers, system designers (architects and consultants), and end-user building owners. FTRs answer technical questions from customers and designers considering use of FSBP product lines for their upcoming projects and promote FSBP products during all encounters. FTRs train licensed contractors in the proper installation of FSBP products. FTRs inspect completed roof assemblies to determine if the assembled roof system meets FSBP requirements for warranty coverage. FTRs investigate warranty claims on completed roofs to determine root cause of reported problem and provide corrective action recommendations to the assigned warranty investigator. The multi-functional duties covered by the FTR position can be described first and foremost as those of a Sales Engineer, combined with Trainer, Claims Investigator, and Inspector.

Responsible for training customers, sales representatives and teammates in how to apply Firestone, GenFlex, and Gaco products per product specifications. Trainings are performed for large and small groups at company facilities, customer's location or job site.

• Responsible for training customers, sales representatives and teammates in how to apply Firestone, GenFlex, and Gaco products per product specifications. Trainings are performed for large and small groups at company facilities, customer's location or job site.
• Perform technical inspections of in-progress or completed roof systems to ensure inspected assembly meets warranty acceptance criteria.
• Generate inspection/investigation reports for every project visited.
• Provide technical installation assistance to professional designers, contractors, consultants, and sales representatives
• Provide input on company literature, spec's, construction details and assemblies to make sure the most accurate information is available for the customer.
• Ability to develop strong customer relationships and inspire customer confidence.
• Assist manufacturing facilities with sample collection when necessary to conduct a product performance survey.
• Ability to follow corporate and division policies and applicable governmental safety regulations are required.
• Efficiently travel to cover assigned duties within a defined geographical territory in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of business spending and travel and submit timely expense reports.

BASE REQUIREMENT (one required)

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management,
• Minimum 8 years active duty in a construction trade military occupational specialty (MOS) (verified by DD214),
• High school diploma and minimum of 12 years' construction experience in a Foreman or Superintendent role, or as a Technical Representative for a commercial roofing manufacturer.

PLUS

• Strong technical expertise in most of the following products and an aptitude to learn the rest:
• Single-Ply Roofing Systems
• Asphalt Roofing Systems
• Metal Systems
• Roofing Coatings
• Urethane Systems
• Garden Roofing Systems

• Must be personable and professional and maintain a high-level of integrity.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think outside the box.
• Good organizational and time management skills are a must.
• Must be able to travel overnight 50% to 90% of the work week by air or car.
• Must also be able to work flexible hours with minimum notification when necessary.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.