Global Fire Approvals Manager

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Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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).

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.