Certifier - Energy Storage

Statut d'emploi : Permanent

Type d'heures : À temps plein

Nous avons besoin de vous pour former une équipe de calibre mondial

Les activités du Groupe CSA reposent sur l’atteinte d’un idéal : rendre le monde meilleur, plus sûr et plus durable.Cet ideal est au coeur de notre mission depuis 1919, année où nous avons élaboré notre première norme d’ingénierie sur les ponts ferroviaires. Aujourd’hui, près de 100 ans plus tard, le Groupe CSA compte plus de 3 500 normes, codes et produits connexes.

Le Groupe CSA, dont le siège social se trouve au Canada, est présent à l’échelle mondiale : il possède plus de 30 laboratoires et bureaux en Europe, en Asie et en Amérique du Nord. Il propose des services de mise à l’essai, d’inspection et de certification d’une vaste gamme de produits — des articles de maison aux technologies de pointe — pour veiller à ce qu’ils répondent à des exigences strictes en matière de sécurité, de performance et d’impact sur l’environnement.

Nos employés sont fiers que leur travail ait une incidence positive sur la vie des gens. Nous avons besoin de personnes comme vous pour poursuivre notre mission en ce sens.

Résumé du travail :

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 as well as providing technical guidance; analysis; product testing information; compliance and maintenance recommendations; technical reviews and independent checks. Seeks career related training and builds experience towards improving competencies needed to safeguard the integrity of CSA’s global certification programs.

Principal Duties & 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.

Demonstrates technical competency to review the work of others.

Demonstrates technical competency in their respective certification programs.

Demonstrates the ability to consistently manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining on-time and on-budget performance.

Reviews test data, reports and authorizes application of Certification Marks. Prepares and / or signs Certification Reports and Certificates of Compliance.

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.

Verifies the reports, evaluation and calculations of others. Is able to verify the evaluation details and data recorded are consistent with results of measurements.

Provides guidance to others in writing their technical reports and can demonstrate understanding of the process and accreditation requirements of reports and certification documents.

Evaluates products at the customer facility. Witnesses tests performed by the customer on their products.

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

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.

Provides technical information service to external and internal customers including those forwarded by the Client Service Center. Liaison with customers in the design stage to ensure requirements of national / international standards are met without compromising confidentiality. Provides technical guidance and training. Answers inquiries regarding standards and legal requirements.

As required may participates in CSA Technical Network, Technical Panel and may support documentation development.

May be qualified to perform (CB) Report reviews and conduct Category Audits.

Keeps the Product Group Manager or Team Leader or Assistant Operations Manager informed of project status as required, pointing out major problems and non-compliance.

Accountable for including the Technical Advisor or Certification Specialist in product / technical discussions that are unique to CSA or to the experience of the individual. This aids the Technical Advisor and Certification Specialist to further advance consistency of practices and to provide guidance at the front-end of the process.

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.

Provides client feedback to Managers, Team Leader or Sales representatives.

Explains the different product certifications programs available to clients and the requirements for control of production.

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.

Maintains accurate, orderly and complete test data. May be required to oversee laboratory tests. Analyzes test results and determines compliance. May identify reasons for inconsistencies between data and expected results. Conducts construction evaluation, ensuring the unit complies with the construction section of the standard; identifies rationale for compliance or non-compliance.

Demonstrates the ability to compile evaluation record, data and summary test results into forms, templates and checklists without the need for supervision.

Demonstrates the ability to correctly interpret the results from the tests with only minimal guidance and supervision.

Demonstrates a good knowledge of a variety of standards, codes; technical background; troubleshooting electronic equipment.

Participate in CSA Group Continuous Improvement and Innovation projects.

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

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

Generates ideas to improve laboratory safety

Provides guidance to others on good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work areas

Supports and mentors more junior staff in effective, clear and accurate communication and company expectations of responsiveness to clients

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.

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with likely 6 or more years of job related experience; or Degree / Diploma in Engineering Technology or related technical field with 8 or more years experience

Thorough knowledge of Standards and testing procedures

Knowledge of CSA, UL and IEC Standards

Thorough knowledge of CSA certification options, programs and services applicable to a variety of equipment

High level of interpersonal and communication skills; customer service skills, strong problem-solving ability; detail oriented

Strong organizational, time and project management skills to complete job tasks independently and in a time-efficient manner

Ability to work unsupervised, in a team-based work environment

Reads, interprets and develops engineering drawings

Technical report writing

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Use of various lab equipment, instruments and tools