Technician II

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.

Responsibilities:

PERFORMANCE

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

Delivers assigned projects / tests within agreed timescales the majority of the time

Demonstrates the ability to accurately manage project costs within the agreed budget

Able to maintain good productivity in line with company expectations

Demonstrates technical competence to review the work of others per divisional quality documents

Demonstrates technical competence to perform witness testing per divisional quality documents.

Reviews test data and reports and authorizes application of the CSA Mark. Prepares and / or signs Certification Reports and Certificates of Compliance.

Provides client with assistance in solving problems / failures without divulging proprietary information.

CUSTOMER

Works with sales to support current clients and develop 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 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.

Able to demonstrate experience of performing common testing within CSA laboratories

Makes field trips and witnesses test work at manufacturer's facilities as required.

SELF DEVELOPMENT

The Certifier II is subject to internal audits for compliance and competence.

Participates in CSA Group Continuous Improvement and Innovation projects.

Makes recommendations on new programs / equipment to expand core capabilities.

Generates ideas to improve laboratory safety.

Becomes fully knowledgeable in all national / international standards through research of standards, documentation, bulletins and technical articles in area of specialty. Recommends revisions to ensure technical consistency to resolve issues of pertinent practices, processes and precedents.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with likely 5 years of job related experience / Diploma in Engineering with likely 7 years of job related experience