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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