Technician

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:

Assumes total responsibility for the completion of assigned projects within negotiated time and cost schedules. § Conducts a wide range of test procedures on sample equipment to the applicable standards and interprets results of the test. Determines or works with Certifier confirming which tests are required; the order in which to perform tests and the number of samples required.  Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports and checklists.  Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.  Determines whether product passes or fails subject to review by Certifier. § Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing; operates most laboratory test equipment without supervision. § Records technical data, draft reports, writes product descriptions.  Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results.  Relates test results to product specifications. Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by supervisor.   § Notes and records substandard features of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to PGM, Lab Manager or Certifier. § Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carry out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.

§ Responsible for follow-up for any non-conformances as a result of calibration, with guidance from supervisor. § Responsible for the integrity of customer samples while in the lab as per DQDs. § Interacts with jobholder / certifier to plan activities, exchange information, review and approve lab reports and certification records.  § Maintains and initiates direct certifier and client contact to provide information and answer questions or obtain more product information. Interprets the client's needs and provides general and specific information about the certification process or status of an application to assist the jobholder and improve overall customer service and satisfaction. Provides certifier / client with detailed interpretation of test results and construction evaluation and how it applies to the status of their certification.   § May make field trips and assist in work outside the laboratories as required.   § Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor. § Processes paperwork jobs from opening to distribution where no engineering is involved (i.e. alternative construction, change of records and multiple listings) if required.

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.