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.
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.

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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