Fireproofing Application Specialist

Fireproofing Application Specialist PPG Industries Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Join PPG's elite Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Application Specialist team-the critical bridge between R&D innovation and real-world performance. As our "first customer," you will rigorously test pre-production PFP coatings like PPG PITT-CHAR NX and STEELGUARD, push them to their limits in high-tempovens, and deliver precise feedback to refine life-saving formulations. You will then lead global third-party certification, ensuring flawless execution of fire-test protocols. This hands-on, high-impact roledemands PFP mastery, meticulous documentation, a strong customer-facing attitude, and proven interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with R&D, production, third-party institutes, and external stakeholders worldwide. Key Responsibilities Bridge R&D and Reality:Receive first-batchPFP 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. Third-Party Fire Testing Leadership:Coordinate with global institutes (England, Saudi Arabia, Peru, etc.) to alignUL 1709, EN 13381, ISO 834 fire-test protocols, deadlines, and deliverables. Supply exhaustive documentation-never "too much information"-to securePFP certifications. Deadline-Driven Execution:Own immovable fire-testing milestones. Witness production runs, oversee in-housePFP spray-outs in high-tempfurnaces, and ensure every detail is captured for regulatory records. Hands-On PFP Application (25% of role):Perform dailyPFP spray-outs and intumescent testingat PPG facilities or third-party sites while wearing full Tyvek PPE. Operate pumps, plural-component systems, andhigh-temptest ovensfor PFP validation. Bespoke R&D Support:Fulfill customPFP requests, including in-house furnace testing. Global Relationship Management:Build andmaintainstrong customer-facing relationshipsthrough face-to-face interactions with fire-testing institutes, production teams, and stakeholders. Conduct virtual and in-person meetings to keepPFP projectson track. Administrative Excellence (80% when not traveling):Generate detailedPFP trial reports, CRM updates, fire-test data packages, and compliance documentation. Qualifications No degreerequired. Hands-on experienceinapplication andtesting ofcoatings Provenexpertiseinspray/trowel systems, pumps, surface prep, andcuring;comfortpushingperformance to failure inhigh-temp ovens. Meticulous attention to detail-capable of producing exhaustive, audit-readyfire-test documentationunder tight deadlines. 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. Experience coordinating with third-partytesting bodies Willingness to wear full Tyvek PPE and work with high-tempovens and hazardous materials. Travel Expectations 15-20% annual travel Preferred Skills Hands-on experience in application and fire-testing of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) coatings Provenexpertisein PFP spray/trowel systems, pumps, surface prep, andcuring;comfort pushing char performance to failure inhigh-tempovens. Provenexpertisein PFP spray/trowel systems, pumps, surface prep, andcuring;comfort pushing char performance to failure inhigh-tempovens. Pump and plural-component spray equipmentexpertiseforthick-film PFP. CertificationinPFPapplication(NACE/SSPC, FROSIO,ICorr) orfire testing standards. Familiarity withfurnace-based PFP testing, hydrocarbon fire curves, or wind blade fire protection. Multilingual (Spanish/Portuguese a plus for South America). About us: Here atPPGwe make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression. If you needassistanceto completeyour application due to a disability, please email . PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. Los rangos salariales y beneficios de PPG pueden variar segun la ubicacion, lo que nos permite compensar a los empleados de manera competitiva en diferentes mercados geograficos. PPG considera varios factores al tomar decisiones sobre compensacion, que incluyen entre otros, conjuntos de habilidades, experiencia y capacitacion, calificaciones y educacion, licencias y certificaciones, y otras necesidades de la organizacion. Tambien pueden aplicarse otros incentivos. Nuestros programas de beneficios para empleados estan disenados para apoyar la salud y el bienestar de nuestros empleados. La cobertura y los beneficios del seguro se ajustaran a los terminos y condiciones de los planes aplicables y de los documentos rectores asociados al plan.

Created: 2026-03-04