Fireproofing Applications Specialist - Global Testing

ppg; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Job summary

PPG Industries in Springdale, PA invites an experienced Fireproofing Application Specialist to test pre-production Passive Fire Protection coatings, oversee high-temp furnace trials, and coordinate global third-party certification. This hands-on role combines R&D insight with field execution and requires meticulous documentation and strong communication with institutes, production teams, and customers.

Expect 15–20% travel, on-site work with some remote Fridays, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-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 documentation for audit-ready fire-test records under tight deadlines.
• Strong customer-facing attitude and experience in technical discussions with clients, fire engineers, certifiers, and third-party partners.

Responsibilities

• Bridge R&D and Reality: receive first-batch PFP materials; design and execute exhaustive application trials to stress-test char expansion, adhesion, and fire resistance.
• Third-Party Fire Testing Leadership: coordinate with global institutes to align UL1709, EN13381, ISO834 fire-test protocols, deadlines, and deliverables; supply exhaustive documentation to secure certifications.
• Deadline-Driven Execution: own immovable fire-testing milestones; witness production runs and oversee in-house PFP spray-outs in high-temp furnaces; ensure detail capture for regulatory records.
• Hands-On PFP Application: perform daily PFP spray-outs and intumescent testing at PPG facilities or third-party sites wearing Tyvek PPE; operate pumps 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 strong customer-facing relationships through face-to-face interactions with fire-testing institutes, production teams, and stakeholders; conduct meetings to keep projects on track.
• Administrative Excellence: generate detailed PFP trial reports, CRM updates, data packages, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Coatings testing

PFP application

Spray/trowel systems

High-temp testing

Education

No degree required

Tools

Pumps

Plural-component spray equipment

Job description

PPG Industries in Springdale, PA invites an experienced Fireproofing Application Specialist to test pre-production Passive Fire Protection coatings, oversee high-temp furnace trials, and coordinate global third-party certification. This hands-on role combines R&D insight with field execution and requires meticulous documentation and strong communication with institutes, production teams, and customers.

Expect 15–20% travel, on-site work with some remote Fridays, and a comprehensive benefits