Fireproofing Application Specialist

Springdale, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 07-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fireproofing Application Specialist

PPG Industries

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Join PPGs elite Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Application Specialist teamthe 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 documentationnever too much informationto 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 degree.

Hands-on experienceinapplication andtesting ofcoatings

Provenexpertiseinspray/trowel systems pumps surface prep andcuring;comfortpushingperformance to failure inhigh-temp ovens.

Meticulous attention to detailcapable of producing exhaustive audit-readyfire-test documentationunder tight deadlines.

Strong customer-facing attitude and experienceprofessional 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

1520% 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 FROSIOICorr) 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 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.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training qualifications and education licensure and certifications and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Required Experience:

Fireproofing Application SpecialistPPG IndustriesPittsburgh PennsylvaniaJoin PPGs elite Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Application Specialist teamthe critical bridge between R&D innovation and real-world performance. As our first customer you will rigorously test pre-production PFP coatings like PPG ...