Intumescent Field Technical Support
PPG
Date: 1 day ago
City: Batley
Contract type: Full time

Role Overview
The Intumescent Field Technical Support Specialist will provide expert technical assistance to customers and PPG associates, focusing primarily on the cellulosic and hydrocarbon intumescent product ranges within PPG Protective Coatings. This field-based role requires extensive travel across Europe, with occasional trips beyond the region. Flexibility to accommodate short-notice travel is essential.
Key Responsibilities
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.
About Us
Here at PPG we 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 than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com 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.
PPG provides equal 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].
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.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
The Intumescent Field Technical Support Specialist will provide expert technical assistance to customers and PPG associates, focusing primarily on the cellulosic and hydrocarbon intumescent product ranges within PPG Protective Coatings. This field-based role requires extensive travel across Europe, with occasional trips beyond the region. Flexibility to accommodate short-notice travel is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on training and certification for applicators in the correct application of hydrocarbon and cellulosic intumescent coatings, utilizing both hand and spray techniques.
- Support project execution by providing technical guidance and troubleshooting on-site.
- Collaborate closely with the PPG Protective Coatings Technical team and other colleagues to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery.
- Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support, including commissioning, installation, testing, and maintenance services.
- Investigate and coordinate resolution of product complaints as necessary.
- Prepare detailed visit reports and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
- Share knowledge and best practices within the team, contributing to continuous learning and improvement.
- Proven practical experience in the application of hydrocarbon and cellulosic intumescent coatings, with a strong understanding of associated products.
- Skilled in both hand and spray application methods, with the ability to effectively communicate application procedures and their rationale to diverse audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and make informed decisions independently.
- Experience working under general supervision, capable of managing technical support activities efficiently.
- Excellent command of English, both spoken and written, with strong report-writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team or independently as required.
- Relevant coating inspector certification such as FROSIO, NACE, or equivalent is desirable.
- Valid driving license.
- Offshore work qualification is highly desirable.
- Company car, mobile phone, laptop, and credit card to support your role.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment with a leading coatings company.
- Extensive travel opportunities and exposure to diverse projects and clients.
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.
About Us
Here at PPG we 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 than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com 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.
PPG provides equal 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].
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.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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