Coating Advisor

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for a Coating Advisor to provide expert technical support to customers through on-site coating application guidance, inspections, performance assessments, and detailed reporting. Collaborate closely with the local Technical Sales Support (TSS) team by providing product performance feedback to ensure coating specifications are met, projects are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, and customer satisfaction is achieved.

This position is based at our headoffice in Cairo and will report to the Protective Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Provide clear instructions to clients and relevant Jotun personnel on paint application by working independently on-site with customer representatives to ensure coating specifications are met and customer expectations are fulfilled.
• Support in developing on-the-job training and technical guidance.
• Manage projects involving advanced coating products by providing clear technical guidance to clients and relevant Jotun personnel in accordance with established working procedures, ensuring compliance with specifications and customer expectations.
• Conduct inspections of assigned projects independently, following the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and relevant working procedures, to verify that products are applied in accordance with the specified coating requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, inspection records, and project documentation by compiling and analyzing inspection findings to demonstrate compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with company HSE requirements, industry best practices, and applicable international standards.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
• Should be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the coatings industry, preferably with Protective and Marine Coatings.
• Strong knowledge of coating applications, inspection practices, and corrosion protection systems is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as NACE Coating Inspector Program (CIP) or other recognized corrosion/coating inspection qualifications is prefered.

Personal qualities we look for

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

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

El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E.

Contract Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy)

15.08.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E., established in 1983, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 3 warehouses and more than 350 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Egypt through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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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.

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