Product Safety Certifier - Industrial Control Devices

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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.

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Job Summary:

CSA Group has an opportunity for a Product Safety Engineer in the Industrial Group at our CSA headquarter in CSA Toronto, Canada. This position is responsible for performing certification and understanding test methods on a variety of Industrial Control Device to the requirements of Canadian, US standards. Project Management, Report writing and communication with clients are key activities required of the position. Provides ongoing written and oral status reports to immediate Manager, the Product Group Manager, and when required, Certifiers and Laboratory Technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains good housekeeping, taking care of safety and using PPE at all times.

• The Level I Certifier is given projects of limited complexity. These projects increase in difficulty as the Certifier develops.

• Uses a variety of standard engineering methods and techniques, operating procedures and divisional quality documents in responding to problems and client enquiries.

• Resolves technical issues to determine the appropriate interpretation of technical requirements within the assigned area of responsibility.

• Works with mentor, until qualified, to ensure completion of projects within time frame deadlines.

• Prepares work orders for the test programs, with assistance if required, and collaborates with Lab Staff and Mentors to determine applicable tests.

• Prepares certification reports, Certificate of Compliance and other related CSA documentation.

• All projects and assignments are reviewed by qualified certifiers for accuracy, completeness and conformance with divisional quality documents.

• Receives technical assistance from qualified technical staff and assigned mentor(s), as required.

• Maintenance/Progression through the CSA Group training system, such as, training from the Learning Institute online/Certifier University in the assigned product/standard area under the direction of mentor and Operations Manager.

• Ability to effectively and efficiently deal with multiple projects, conflicting timelines & changing priorities

• Maintaining effective communication with clients

• Willingness to travel as needed (North America, Europe)

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 0-2 years job related experience in industry/industrial control, or

• Certified Engineering Technologist/ technician, Licensed Trades with 3-5 years industry experience

• Experience working with industrial control equipment standards (CSA C22.2 no.14, CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5) and Canadian Electrical Code Part I is preferred.

• Knowledge of Laboratory instrumentation, including operating principles and calibration procedures, as well as general Laboratory procedures

• Additional expertise and experience may be required depending on the needs of the business unit

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at talentacquisition@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.