Employment Status:
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Full timeBUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU
At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.
Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.
Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.
Job Summary:
§ Assumes total responsibility for the completion of assigned projects within negotiated time and cost schedules.
§ Conducts a wide range of test procedures on sample equipment to the applicable standards and interprets results of the test.
§ Determines or works with Certifier confirming which tests are required; the order in which to perform tests and the number of samples required.
§ Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports and checklists.
§ Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.
§ Determines whether product passes or fails subject to review by Certifier.
§ Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing; operates most laboratory test equipment without supervision.
§ Records technical data, draft reports, writes product descriptions.
§ Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results.
§ Relates test results to product specifications. Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by supervisor.
§ Notes and records substandard features of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to PGM, Lab Manager or Certifier.
§ Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carry out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.
§ Responsible for follow-up for any non-conformances as a result of calibration, with guidance from supervisor.
§ Responsible for the integrity of customer samples while in the lab as per DQDs.
§ Interacts with jobholder / certifier to plan activities, exchange information, review and approve lab reports and certification records.
§ Maintains and initiates direct certifier and client contact to provide information and answer questions or obtain more product information.
§ Interprets the client's needs and provides general and specific information about the certification process or status of an application to assist the jobholder and improve overall customer service and satisfaction.
§ Provides certifier / client with detailed interpretation of test results and construction evaluation and how it applies to the status of their certification.
§ May make field trips and assist in work outside the laboratories as required. § Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
§ Processes paperwork jobs from opening to distribution where no engineering is involved (i.e. alternative construction, change of records and multiple listings) if required.