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Form of workThe Fire Protection Specialist/ Estimator will become a vital contributor to the sustainable growth of PPG's Passive Fire Protection (PFP) business and team. Steel structures in the Construction, Oil, Gas and Chemicals industry need to be protected from fire, corrosion and cryogenic spills. Protecting these assets while safeguarding people is our mission. With your strong knowledge of the market and equipped with our advanced product solutions and tools, you will be able to support our Clients, Sales and Key Account Management teams to ensure optimal protection!
Your team:
In this role you will be part of an experienced and motivated team, both locally and regionally. A team with high ethical standards, commitment to quality and loyal to customers and colleagues. Also, a team that plays to win and moves at a high pace to support customers and grow the business. We welcome initiative and new ideas and gladly take on new innovations and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adaptability, tact, diplomacy, flexibility and a positive attitude to work in a fast-paced workplace.
- Gain knowledge of the industry, our products, and our tools to become the go-to MTO (material take off) estimator for our internal and external customers.
- Ensure the achievement of fast (24-48hr) response on MTO requests, keep high level of communication to the experts on your team and to the clients.
- Work within our CRM tool to respond to and maintain sales pipeline.
- Grow your internal network to learn, get support and accelerate the above.
- Experience in industrial construction field
- Having a background in construction surveying/estimating
- Good knowledge of structural and fire standards and codes
- Ability to read and interpret structural engineering and architectural drawings
- An understanding of structural steel
- Understanding of general engineering principles
Qualifications:
- A college degree or equivalent in a related engineering discipline, especially civil/structural or construction management is preferred.
- Experience with construction surveying/estimating.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong Excel skills
- Team player.
- Ambition and drive to learn and develop towards potential next career moves.
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 recruiting@ppg.com.
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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
