Global Fire Approvals Manager

Manage all aspects of the Global Fire portfolio Certification assessments and approvals. Lead a team to maintain all relevant certifications by region and support R&D teams with assessment support.

• Organise and execute allocated project work within agreed deadlines, in accordance with procedures, test methods, assessment requirements and certification.
• Manage a small team to maintain global assessments, approvals and the Global certification and assessments portfolio for the SW PFP range, including employee performance, coaching, training and development.
• Conduct fire test data assessments, optimisation and certification activities to global standards (BS, EN, UL, ISO, AS), including R&D investigations into certification updates and changes.
• Create fire test packages in line with required fire test standards to support new product development and data extension programmes for the PFP portfolio.
• Present results, develop conclusions and propose further work, while advising the business through the Fire Strategy Group on global testing, assessment and regulatory challenges.
• Support the Fire Estimation and Engineering Team and internal/external customers with technical assistance, customer enquiries, competitor data management and maintenance of FIRETEX loading tables in the FDE portal.
• Represent the Company at test laboratories, industry committees and customer sites, including extended travel to support R&D projects, and support knowledge transfer across Sherwin-Williams.
• Ensure effective communication, high-quality output, consistent standards of excellence, and a proactive approach to H&S and security requirements.

1. FORMAL EDUCATION

BSc/BEng Chemistry / Structural / Fire Engineering Degree

2. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Minimum of 5-10 years PFP Experience
• Experience of managing/supervising technical personnel or leading projects.
• Proven track record of commercial delivery.
• Ability to interact with customers (Internal and External).
• High level of Intumescent coatings knowledge (Essential).
• Experience of Passive Fire Protection testing, assessments and certification (Essential).

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