Certifier I

Employment Status
Regular

Time Type
Full time

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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.

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
Job Summary:

CSA Group, Bangalore has an opening for a Product Safety Certifier.

The candidate completes certification projects and related tasks primarily of a non-complex nature and makes assisted technical decisions based on knowledge, training and experience on certification and testing to maintain the integrity of CSA Global Certification programs.

Responsibilities
PERFORMANCE

• Handles a narrow spectrum of projects generating moderate revenue levels
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the company certification process, accreditation requirements and governing quality management procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of and the ability to accurately perform all elements of evaluation (contract review, evaluation and determine a test plan) under supervision.
• Demonstrates understanding of all elements involved in testing for specific standards (select proper tests, understand past fail criteria and rational) under supervision.
• Conducts construction evaluation, ensuring the unit complies with the construction section of the standard; identifies rationale for compliance or non-compliance.
• Collaborates with Lab Technician to create a work order which test are required and; the order of the tests and the number of samples required
• Works with mentor to ensure completion or projects within time frame deadlines. With mentor assistance, evaluates products against requirements of national and / or international standards.
• Prepares Findings Communications, Certification reports, Certificates of Compliance and other related CSA documentation for the mentor.

CUSTOMER

• As appropriate, suggests to sales team new client opportunities to support growth
• Prepares project quotations for cost and time.
• Explains the different product certification programs available to clients and the requirements for control of production.

TESTING

• Performs within established DQD guidelines.
• Prepares Test Lab Work Orders and Special Testing Documentation.
• Provides necessary guidance to Lab Technicians to ensure proper application of requirements and data collections methods are in line.
• Set-ups and operates all test equipment within an assigned product area with supervision.
• Conducts witness test programs at manufacturer's accredited laboratory as needed with supervision.

SELF DEVELOPMENT

• Strives to become more knowledgeable in national / international standards through research of standards, documentation, bulletins and technical articles in area of specialty. Participates in formal, informal, and team training events to expand his / her Certifier capabilities.
• Seeks to understand and plan for own development needs in line with this competency matrix and the tests they are assigned to perform
• Performs other duties as assigned by mentor, Manager, Team Leader, or Project Manager.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2 - 3 years of job related experience or Diploma in Engineering or related technical field with 3-4 or more years' experience.

Must Haves

• Basic working knowledge of safety standards for North America, Canada & IEC.
• Some experience in TIC but may consider applicants with a manufacturing background

Preffered

• Knowledge of CSA certification programs and services applicable to a variety of equipment
• Understanding and application of Risk Management concept for a medical equipment
• Ideally to come from competitor with relevant knowledge / experience of this field / sector

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