Fireproofing Application Specialist
 PPG Industries, Inc | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Springdale | |
| 151 Colfax Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 09, 2026 | |
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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-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. Key Responsibilities
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About us: 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 www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon'tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellentoperators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going tohttps://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. 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 need an adjustment due to a disability, please emailrecruiting@ppg.com. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich 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. 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. | |