Coatings Specialist

Are you a chemist looking for an opportunity away from the bench?\\n\\nThis is an exceptional opportunity to join an international provider of classification, compliance & consultancy services to the marine & offshore industry. Our client helps customers design, construct & operate their assets to the highest levels of safety & performance using qualified materials, fabrication processes and inspection methods.\\n\\nOur client is looking for a Marine & Offshore Coatings Specialist who would be working closely with a team of specialist colleagues and technical support officers. This role will have specific responsibilities for product qualification test requirements and certification activities, working as a team to ensure compliance with Rules and Regulations.

Involvement and input into key Research and Technology projects will also be required.\\n\\nAbout the Candidate:\\n\\n * To have an understanding of the design, manufacture and certification aspects of engineering polymers, coatings and/or non-metallic materials.\\n\\n * Demonstrable knowledge and practice of the chemistry and formulation of marine coatings and/or engineering polymers, including manufacturing processes and applications.\\n\\n * Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant industry standards and practices.\\n\\n * Minimum of 2 years industrial experience ideally gained in marine or related area working with coatings and/or non-metallic materials.Benefits:\\n\\n * Hybrid working (would consider remote working for an exceptional candidate).\\n\\n * 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays.\\n\\n * Private health and dental care.\\n\\n * Annual bonus, dependent on performance.\\n\\nWhitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemical, Polymer, Coatings & Life Science Industries.\\n\\nCoating Specialist – Marine – Chemist – Paint – Coatings – Formulation