Product Safety Engineer - Hazloc

Employment Status:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

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:

As a Product Safety Engineer on the HAZLOC team; you will work on a variety of projects and provide high-quality certification service to meet the clients’ needs. You'll have the ability to interpret standards, follow processes and procedures, as well as provide technical guidance.

Experience in Hazloc standards (IEC 60079 series), the IECEx Scheme, the ATEX Directive and ideally, the North American certification process and division standards is vital. You will have the opportunity to work with clients from across the globe, to assist in certifying their products where you will review samples, drawings, schematics and reports to ensure complete safety compliance to CSA Standards

Responsibilities:

• Evaluation, testing and certification of modern product designs including specialized sensors and electronic systems intended for explosive atmospheres. 

• Manage certification projects concurrently ensuring compliance with all applicable safety requirements. Achieve completion of projects within time frames and quality standards.

• Manage the submission of gas-detection apparatus for laboratory testing (e.g., sensor accuracy, battery capacity, ingress protection, flameproof components, long-term stability testing under extreme environmental conditions).
• Consistently manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining on-time and on-budget performance.
• 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 and standards.
• Determine 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.

• Work towards becoming a technical authority to assist manufacturers through understanding international and regional compliance platforms and standards (e.g., ATEX, IECEx, UL, and CSA).

• Provides necessary guidance to Lab Technicians to ensure proper application of requirements.
• Conduct on-site assessments and/or test work at the clients’ premises. There will be a requirement to travel to other Group or client’s premises, both domestically and overseas.

 

Education and Experience:

• A Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant compliance experience in an industrial manufacturing business.
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in a comparable function
• Experience in hazardous location and/or industrial equipment.

• Prior experience in product certification with experience in certification to applicable CSA/UL standards is highly desirable.
• Familiar with combustible gas detection testing and certification.
  • IEC 60079–29–0

• • IEC/ EN/ UL/ CSA 60079–29–1
  • CSA No. 152
  • ANSI-ISA 12.13.01
  • FM 6320/ 6310

 

Skills:

• Knowledge of Standards, testing procedures and knowledge of the certification process preferred.
• 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 in a time-efficient manner
• Ability to work in a team-based work environment
• Able to read and interpret technical documentation (engineering drawings, schematics, test data) and create technical reports
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office products); typing proficiency a plus
• Use of various lab equipment, instruments and tools is desirable

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 [email protected] if you require accommodation in the interview process.