Fireproofing Application Specialist

PPG•Springdale, AR

About The Position

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-product ion PFP coatings like PPG PITT-CHAR® NX and STEELGUARD®, push them to their limits in high- temp ovens, 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 role demands 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.

Requirements

No degree .
H ands-on experience in application and testing of coatings
Proven expertise in spray/trowel systems, pumps, surface prep, and curing; comfort pushing performance to failure in high-temp ovens .
Meticulous attention to detail —capable of producing exhaustive, audit- ready fire - test documentation under 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-party testing bodies
Willingness to wear full Tyvek PPE and work with high- temp ovens and hazardous materials.
Travel Expectations 15–20% annual travel

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in application and fire-testing of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) coatings
Proven expertise in PFP spray/trowel systems, pumps, surface prep, and curing; comfort pushing char performance to failure in high- temp ovens .
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 .
Familiarity with furnace-based PFP testing , hydrocarbon fire curves, or wind blade fire protection.
Multilingual (Spanish/Portuguese a plus for South America).

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Bespoke R&D Support: Fulfill custom PFP requests , including in-house furnace testing.
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.
Administrative Excellence (80% when not traveling): Generate detailed PFP trial reports , CRM updates, fire-test data packages, and compliance documentation.

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