Job Description

Do you enjoy leveraging your technical expertise and creating long-term relationships with customers? Then you could be our new Senior Coating Advisor. Join our Global Hempel Family and help shape the future of coating industry.

Would you like to join us in bringing our Hempel products to peak performance?

As a Senior Coating Advisor, you’ll be the trusted expert on-site, ensuring our world-class coatings are applied to perfection. Whether it’s a massive marine vessel, a wind turbine, or Industrial facilities, you’ll be at the heart of the action—guiding applicators, distributors, contractors, engineers, and consultants to deliver long-lasting performance.

You’ll work across industries like Energy, Infrastructure with special focus on the Maritime, helping customers solve challenges, optimize results, and unlock the full potential of Hempel’s solutions.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team of Coating Advisors, collaborating closely with Sales, R&D, Customer Care, and other internal teams to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for our customers—every step of the way.

This role will be based in Athens, Greece the and will report to our Area Manager Service Operations, France, Benelux, DACH, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria & Africa.

What will be some of the Key Responsibilities in this role?

You’ll apply our technical know-how and comprehensive documentation to support project success, by offering clear guidance, expert insights, and hands-on assistance with the application of Hempel products.

You’ll also act as an ambassador for our brand and product lines, effectively communicating the features and benefits of our full portfolio to ensure customers recognize the value we deliver.

• Ensure that all applications are following our Product Data Sheets, working specifications, relevant technical and industrial standards, working procedures, and best painting/application practices
• Manage sophisticated, large-scale projects, ensuring they run efficiently from start to finish.
• Prepare and share detailed daily progress reports and final reports with relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote Hempel’s Coating Solutions by communicating the benefits of our services and delivering beneficial solutions to customers.
• Support internal and external initiatives related to services strategy and balanced solutions.
• Conduct training, condition surveys, line inspection surveys, and assist with troubleshooting and resolution of any issues.

What are we Looking For?

You must have proven experience in the Maritime Industry, with demonstrated expertise in shipyard and dry-docking operations, as well as a strong understanding of naval maintenance requirements and constraints.

• Degree in Engineering (Construction, Marine, Chemical, Metallurgy) or equivalent practical experience within coating industry
• FROSIO or NACE certification is highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in Greek and English, with the ability to use technical terminology.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers, representing Hempel on-site with integrity.
• Highly adaptable to dynamic environments, with the flexibility to work across teams and project types.
• Shows initiative, ownership, and the ability to manage time-sensitive situations with confidence.
• Must hold a valid driving license.

Can you balance ambition with care for your colleagues?  

You’ll join our Operational Services team, where your outgoing and friendly personality, and professional and efficient approach to work, will quickly make you a hit with customers and colleagues alike. We’re on a mission to double our business, and your input and initiative are both welcomed and expected from day one. In return, you’ll enjoy professional development and progression in a growing global company where we inspire and collaborate to build a brighter future together.  

Join the Hempel Family and be part of an innovative, customer-focused team making a difference across the world’s toughest industries.

Does it sound like a match to you?  

Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.

Application due

2026-10-13

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Consulting, Engineering, Other, Quality Assurance

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.