Fireproofing Application Specialist

Overview

Test and certify fire‑protective coatings, bridging R&D and third‑party labs.

Key Responsibilities

• pfp application
• application trials
• fire testing
• test coordination
• report generation
• client relations

Tasks

-Global Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong customer-facing relationships through face-to-face interactions with fire-testing institutes, production teams, and stakeholders. Conduct virtual and in-person meetings to keep PFP projects on track. -Bridge R&D and Reality: Receive first-batch PFP materials; design and execute exhaustive application trials (spray, trowel, curing) to stress-test char expansion, adhesion, and fire resistance. Document failure points and collaborate with R&D for rapid adjustments. -Hands-On PFP Application (25% of role): Perform daily PFP spray-outs and intumescent testing at PPG facilities or third-party sites while wearing full Tyvek PPE. Operate pumps, plural-component systems, and high-temp test ovens for PFP validation. -Administrative Excellence (80% when not traveling): Generate detailed PFP trial reports, CRM updates, fire-test data packages, and compliance documentation. -Third-Party Fire Testing Leadership: Coordinate with global institutes (England, Saudi Arabia, Peru, etc.) to align UL 1709, EN 13381, ISO 834 fire-test protocols, deadlines, and deliverables. Supply exhaustive documentation—never “too much information”—to secure PFP certifications. -Deadline-Driven Execution: Own immovable fire-testing milestones. Witness production runs, oversee in-house PFP spray-outs in high-temp furnaces, and ensure every detail is captured for regulatory records.

Requirements

• pfp
• coatings
• spray systems
• nace/sspc
• multilingual
• customer-facing

What You Bring

-Hands-on experience in application and testing of coatings -Hands-on experience in application and fire-testing of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) coatings -Multilingual (Spanish/Portuguese a plus for South America). -Strong customer-facing attitude and experience—professional, proactive communicator who excels in face-to-face technical discussions with clients, fire engineers, certifiers, and third-party partners. -Bespoke R&D Support: Fulfill custom PFP requests, including in-house furnace testing. -Proven expertise in spray/trowel systems, pumps, surface prep, and curing; comfort pushing performance to failure in high-temp ovens. -Experience coordinating with third-party testing bodies -Proven expertise in PFP spray/trowel systems, pumps, surface prep, and curing; comfort pushing char performance to failure in high-temp ovens. -Pump and plural-component spray equipment expertise for thick-film PFP. -Certification in PFP application (NACE/SSPC, FROSIO, ICorr) or fire testing standards. -Meticulous attention to detail—capable of producing exhaustive, audit-ready fire-test documentation under tight deadlines. -Familiarity with furnace-based PFP testing, hydrocarbon fire curves, or wind blade fire protection. -Willingness to wear full Tyvek PPE and work with high-temp ovens and hazardous materials.

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Benefits

-15–20% annual travel

About Ppg

-A global leader in coatings and specialty materials. -A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide. -Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods. -Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services. -Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets. -Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction. -Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions. -Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years. -Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

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