Product Safety Certifier II

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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 Title: Product Safety Certifier II - Hazardous Locations

Division/Dept: TIC

Primary Function

Provides high quality certification services which meets the clients needs in the most efficient and effective manner possible, while ensuring safe products are available in the public marketplace. This activity requires interpretation of standards, processes and procedures. Makes technical decisions based on a high degree of knowledge, training and experience on certification and testing to maintain the integrity of CSA's global certification programs.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manages certification projects concurrently ensuring compliance with all applicable safety requirements achieving completion within time frames and cost deadlines.  Evaluates products against requirements of the national / international standards and precedent decisions.
• Handles a wide spectrum of projects including those that are complex generating high revenue levels
• The ability to consistently manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining on-time and on-budget performance.
• Evaluates and qualifies companies in the administration of Certification Programs. Reviews customer test methods and systems; reviews new / old product designs and all applicable documentation. Ensures all test equipment and quality procedures are within guidelines. Provides technical briefings on new and existing requirements. Authorizes application and / or removal of the CSA Mark.
• Prepares Test Lab Work Orders and Special Testing Documentation that includes details regarding applicable sections of relevant standards, test sample plan, data collection methods and tables, Job Hazard Analysis, and any other instructions.
• Provides necessary guidance to Lab Technicians to ensure proper application of requirements and data collections methods are in line.
• Review test data, reports and authorizes the issuance of Certification Marks. Prepares and/or signs Certification Reports and Certificates of Compliance.
• Demonstrates understanding of the process and accreditation requirements of reports and certification documents.
• Liaise with customers in the design stage to ensure requirements of national/ international standards are met.
• Determine applicable requirements, test, standards and sample requirements for testing.
• Prepare Test Lab Work Orders and Special Testing Documentation that includes details regarding applicable sections of relevant standards, test sample plan, data collection methods and tables.
• Provides necessary guidance to Lab Technicians to ensure proper application of requirements.
• Conduct on-site assessments and/or test work at the clients' premises.
• Works with sales to support current clients and develop new client opportunities to support growth
• Prepares project quotations for cost and time. Classifies product by use, environment and function. Determines applicable requirements / test / standards. Determines sample requirements and method / location for testing / evaluation best suited to customers' needs.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering with likely 3 years or Diploma with 5 years of job related experience in Electrical / Mechanical discipline  
• Working knowledge of safety standards for North America, IECEx and ATEX, particularly for Hazardous Locations is essential.
• Demonstrate the ability to confidently and clearly communicate, explain findings, test results and technical decisions to others, including customers and other engineers.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills; customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving ability; detail oriented
• Strong organizational, time and project management skills
• Able to work unsupervised, in a team-based work environment
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
• Technical report writing
• Use of various lab equipment, instruments and tools

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 if you require accommodation in the interview process.

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