Ventilation Specialist

Hog Slat • Raleigh, NC

3h

About The Position

Hog Slat is seeking a Ventilation Specialist to work with our Swine and Poultry Salesmen on all their ventilation needs. This position will require extensive travel. The specialist will work closely with and report to Hog Slat’s Director of Ventilation, supporting salesmen to get Grower Select ventilation systems accepted in major integrator systems, and assisting retail stores with ventilation products and customer inquiries. They will also collaborate with the engineering team in R & D to help tweak and develop ventilation products and systems, and build relationships with industry ventilation experts.

Requirements

• A strong background in poultry or swine production management
• Working knowledge of industry approved climate controllers
• Knowledge of existing engineering principles of ventilation commonly used in both swine and poultry facilities.
• A strong background in the teachings of Mike Czarick, Jim Donald and other similar recognized experts in the ventilation field is a must.
• Verbal and written communication is a must. Help develop online resources and write ventilation articles and blogs to help build Grower Select brand name in ventilation.
• Basic knowledge in Word and Excel
• Self-starter with ability to follow direction and accomplish goals.
• Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record for liability and insurance purposes

Responsibilities

• Work closely with and report to Hog Slat’s Director of Ventilation
• Work with salesmen to get Grower Select ventilation systems accepted in all major integrator systems.
• Work with retail stores to support ventilation products and customer inquiries
• Work closely with our engineering team in R & D to help tweak and develop ventilation products and systems.
• Develop and support relationships with industry ventilation experts.
• Design all styles of ventilation systems for Hog and Poultry houses. Including, but not limited to: Pit ventilation, Tunnel, Minimum ventilation on barns in excess of 60’ wide, attic ventilation, cross ventilation, and air filtration.
• Recognize and recommend optimum heat sources and management of such to complement our ventilation recommendations and designs.
• Travel is expected to be 50% but will fluctuate on market demand or customer needs.
• Some international travel may be required. Ability to acquire a passport is a must.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees