Job Description
Job Description
Title: Fire Fighting Foam/Chemical Engineer
Location: Kings Mountain, NC
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize fire fighting foam concentrates for various applications including Class A, Class B, and specialty formulations
- Troubleshoot complex foam system issues and develop practical solutions for customer applications
- Stay current with industry standards (NFPA, UL, EN, ICAO) and ensure product compliance
- Develop and refine testing procedures and quality control protocols
- Analyze foam samples and system performance data to identify improvement opportunities
Technical Support & Customer Engagement
- Deliver technical training sessions on foam concentrate properties, proportioning systems, and application techniques
- Respond to emergency technical support requests and troubleshoot field issue.
Technical Skills
- Practical knowledge of foam concentrate types: AFFF, AR-AFFF, Class A, fluorine-free formulations
- Experience with fire testing protocols and foam performance evaluation
- Proficiency in troubleshooting proportioning systems including in-line eductors, balanced pressure systems, and pump proportioners
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications in fire protection (CFPS, FPE) or related fields
- Experience with fluorine-free foam technology and emerging environmentally sustainable alternatives
- Background in industrial fire suppression applications (refineries, chemical plants, aviation facilities)
- Familiarity with CAD software and technical design tools
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