JOB TITLE: Technical Oversight Specialist – Electrical Product Safety

LOCATION: Toronto, ON

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

CATEGORY: Testing and Evaluation / Management

SALARY RANGE: $80,000 and above (Negotiable)

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization which serves the building, technology, and construction industries (among others) with cost effective solutions through our in-house capabilities / services, and an established world-wide network of qualified affiliates. The QAI name and logo have become well recognized throughout the Certification world resulting in steady growth of our Certification, Testing, and Inspection business streams.

The Technical Oversight Specialist will support the Electrical Safety Department at all of our locations in the US and Canada. This role involves evaluation, testing, report writing and performing inspections on various types of electrical products including products used in hazardous locations.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:

Perform testing and evaluation of electrical products as business dictates to nationally recognized electrical safety standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.).Provides overall technical expertise for IT/Hi-Tech (IEC-62368), lighting, industrial, laboratory test and measurement (61010), medical (60601) and/or hazardous location products, training, reviewer, testing, inspection and certification.Ensures sound technical decisions are made for testing, inspection and certification programs within the discipline Provides training and leadership to other technical staff within the discipline Work to grow all aspects of our Electrical Departments business.Overall responsibility for ensuring activities under the relevant scope of technical expertise are compliant to ISO 17025, ISO 17020, and/or ISO 17065 for the pertinent programs for which this position oversees. Ensures Quality Management System policies, procedures, and work instructions are followed. Recommend competency matrix level changes for supervised staff Recommend new business opportunities or business direction. Makes recommendations on test equipment. Assists with scope expansions, technical audits, and resolution of CARs Provides technical knowledge within the relevant background and department for which this position oversees or is assigned to. Takes the lead in qualifying new complicated test set-ups or equipment. Assists in program set up for developing policies, procedures and forms. Review test reports, inspection reports, evaluation reports, as necessary to ensure activities meet the requirements of the relevant accreditation criteria. Interact effectively and professionally with customers and staff, as required.Scope of technical authority shall be limited by the level of authorization as shown in the Competency Matrix Maintain a high level of technical competency in the relevant discipline Travel throughout Canada and the USA as business dictates.Be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude.Other duties as may be assigned by their manager from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent.5 years directly related experience.Possess superior MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products.Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Technical Competence:

Knowledge of accreditation standards and requirements.Able to provide technical guidance on requirements in testing, inspection, and/or certification in their relevant field of expertise.Able to identify business opportunities for the organization with sound judgment in making recommendations.Able to make sound judgments on test methods and/or standards within their field of expertise.Able to identify opportunities for improvement and take appropriate action when deemed necessary to ensure QAI meets technical requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Candidates must hold a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport, and must be able to travel to the US and international destinations.The successful candidate will progress, subject to satisfactory performance, through a 3-month probation and training period.

Equal Opportunity Employer

QAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Note: No sponsorship is available.

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