Fireproofing Application Specialist

PPG Industries (UK) Limited

Springdale (PA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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401K
Medical Dental Vision
Family Leave
Paid Time Off

Job summary

PPG Industries in Springdale, PA is seeking a Fireproofing Application Specialist to bridge R&D and real-world performance. You will test pre-production PFP coatings, manage global third-party certification, and ensure flawless fire-test execution, while maintaining meticulous documentation.

The role requires hands-on PFP mastery, strong customer-facing skills, and 15–20% travel to institutes and production sites worldwide.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience in application and testing of coatings.
  • Experience coordinating with third-party testing bodies.
  • Strong customer-facing communication and documentation skills.
  • Willingness to wear Tyvek PPE and work with high-temp ovens.

Responsibilities

  • Bridge R&D and reality by designing and executing exhaustive application trials.
  • Lead global third-party fire testing initiatives and ensure procedural compliance.
  • Own fire-testing milestones and oversee high-temp furnace tests.
  • Perform daily PFP spray-outs and intumescent testing at facilities or third-party sites.
  • Generate detailed trial reports and maintain complete compliance documentation.

Skills

PFP coatings
Application testing
PFP spray/trowel
Pumps
Multilingual

Education

No degree required

Tools

PFP equipment

Job description

Fireproofing Application Specialist
PPG Industries
Location: Springdale, PA

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 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.

Key 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-tempfurnaces, and ensure every detail is captured for regulatory records.

  • Hands-On PFP Application (25% of role): Perform daily PFP spray-outs and intumescent testingat PPG facilities or third-party sites while wearing full Tyvek PPE. Operate pumps, plural-component systems, and high-temptest ovensfor PFP validation.

  • Bespoke R&D Support: Fulfill custom PFP requests, including in-house furnace testing.

  • Global Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong customer-facing relationshipsthrough face-to-face interactions with fire-testing institutes, production teams, and stakeholders. Conduct virtual and in-person meetings to keep PFP projectson track.

  • Administrative Excellence (80% when not traveling): Generate detailed PFP 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, and curing; comfortpushingperformance to failure inhigh-temp ovens.

  • Meticulous attention to detail—capable of producing exhaustive, audit-ready fire-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.

  • Pump and plural-component spray equipmentexpertiseforthick-film PFP.

  • CertificationinPFPapplication(NACE/SSPC, FROSIO,ICorr) orfire testing standards.

  • Familiarity with furnace-based PFP testing, hydrocarbon fire curves, or wind blade fire protection.

  • Multilingual (Spanish/Portuguese a plus for South America).

Salary Range: 80,000 - 120,000 annually; plus annual incentive bonus

#LI-Onsite with Travel

401K

Medical Dental Vision

Family Leave

Paid Time Off

Como trabalhamos:

Na PPG, reunimos equipes para acelerar a colaboração e o desenvolvimento de carreira, com trabalho presencial de segunda a quinta-feira e a oportunidade de trabalhar remotamente nas Sextas-feiras, sendo Flexível. Os horários podem variar conforme o local.

Sobre nós:PPG: PROTEGEMOS E EMBALEZAMOS O MUNDO

Por meio da liderança em inovação, sustentabilidade e cor, a PPG ajuda clientes dos mercados industrial, de transporte, produtos de consumo e construção, assim como do setor de pós-vendas, a melhorar mais superfícies de mais maneiras do que qualquer outra empresa. Para saber mais, visite www.ppg.com e siga @PPG no X.

The PPG Way 2030
Somos defensores dos nossos clientes

Proativos. Ousados. Confiáveis. Tudo o que fazemos começa com nossos clientes. Ouvimos, agimos rapidamente e não paramos até resolver seus maiores desafios. Quando nossos clientes vencem, todos nós crescemos.

Agimos com propósito e rapidez

Ágeis. Orientados por dados. Empoderados. Assumimos riscos inteligentes para nos mantermos à frente da concorrência. Trabalhamos de forma proativa e ágil, utilizando dados de qualidade para desenvolver soluções que geram valor.

Somos excelentes executores

Produtivos. Colaborativos. Responsáveis. Independentemente do nosso papel, identificamos problemas, assumimos a responsabilidade e sempre trazemos soluções. Somos proativos e responsivos para impulsionar a melhoria contínua e entregar resultados. Apoiamos nossos profissionais da linha de frente — o rosto da PPG para nossos clientes.

Competimos para vencer

Focados no futuro. Determinados. Ambiciosos. Somos apaixonados por expandir nossos negócios e vencer juntos com nossos clientes. Entregamos resultados, adotamos novas tecnologias e usamos agilidade e velocidade como vantagens estratégicas.

Somos PPG orgulhosos

Fortes. Unidos. Apaixonados. Trabalhamos com segurança, agimos com integridade e valorizamos nossas perspectivas diversas. Celebramos conquistas e nos orgulhamos do impacto positivo que criamos juntos para proteger e embelezar o mundo.

Na PPG, utilizamos IA no processo de contratação para torná-lo mais eficiente. As ferramentas de IA não tomam decisões de contratação. Você pode saber mais acessando https://careers.ppg.com/br/pt/candidate-resources.

A PPG oferece igualdade de oportunidades a todos os candidatos e colaboradores.

Oferecemos a oportunidade de crescer e desenvolver sua carreira em um ambiente que proporciona um local de trabalho gratificante para os funcionários, cria um ambiente de aprendizado contínuo e valoriza as ideias e a diversidade dos outros. Todos os candidatos qualificados receberão consideração para emprego sem distinção de sexo, gravidez, raça, cor, credo, religião, origem nacional, idade, deficiência, estado civil, condição de veterano, orientação sexual, identidade ou expressão de gênero.

Se você precisar de algum ajuste devido a uma deficiência, por favor envie um e-mail para recruiting@ppg.com.

As faixas salariais e os benefícios da PPG podem variar conforme a localização, o que nos permite compensar os funcionários de forma competitiva em diferentes mercados geográficos. A PPG considera vários fatores ao tomar decisões de remuneração, incluindo, mas não se limitando a, habilidades, experiência e treinamento, qualificações e educação, licenças e certificações, além de outras necessidades organizacionais. Outros incentivos podem ser aplicados.

Nossos programas de benefícios aos funcionários são projetados para apoiar a saúde e o bem-estar dos nossos colaboradores. Quaisquer coberturas de seguro e benefícios estarão de acordo com os termos e condições dos planos aplicáveis e dos documentos reguladores associados. Os benefícios serão discutidos com você pelo seu recrutador durante o processo de contratação.

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