Product Safety Certifier – LightingElectronics

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better safer more sustainable place. Its been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919 to more than 3500 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 peoples lives through the work that we do. Were looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Primary Function

Under direct supervision of a qualified Certifier completes certification projects and related tasks primarily of a non-complex nature. Makes assisted technical decisions based on knowledge training and experience on certification and testing to maintain the integrity of CSA Global Certification programs.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

PERFORMANCE

• Handles a narrow spectrum of projects generating moderate revenue levels
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the company certification process accreditation requirements and governing quality management procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of and the ability to accurately perform all elements of evaluation (contract review evaluation and determine a test plan) under supervision.
• Demonstrates understanding of all elements involved in testing for specific standards (select proper tests understand past fail criteria and rational) under supervision.
• 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.
• Classifies product by use environment and function. Determines the applicable requirements / test / standard. Determines sample requirements and method / location for testing evaluation best suited to customers needs. Conducts pre-assessment with mentor assistance of equipment to ensure the unit is equipped with the proper components and agrees with the construction indicated on the work order and submittal information.
• Works with mentor to ensure completion or projects within time frame deadlines. With mentor assistance evaluates products against requirements of national and / or international standards. With assistance prepares work orders for the test program. Works in collaboration with Lab personnel to determine applicable tests. Assists test personal and perform test when required.
• Prepares Findings Communications Certification reports Certificates of Compliance and other related CSA documentation for the mentor.

CUSTOMER

• As appropriate suggests to sales team 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. With supervision determines sample requirements and method / location for testing / evaluation best suited to customers needs.
• Explains the different product certification programs available to clients and the requirements for control of production.
• Provides client feedback to mentor Manager Team Leader Project Holder or Sales Rep as appropriate.

TESTING

• Performs within established DQD guidelines.
• Prepares Test Lab Work Orders and Special Testing Documentation.
• Provides necessary guidance to Lab Technicians to ensure proper application of requirements and data collections methods are in line.
• Set-ups and operates all test equipment within an assigned product area with supervision.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the test method for common tests and ability to correctly specify a test plan.
• Demonstrates the ability to record and report evaluation tests and calculations capturing all relevant data required by each standard with supervision.
• Conducts witness test programs at manufacturers accredited laboratory as needed with supervision.

SELF DEVELOPMENT

• Strives to become more knowledgeable in national / international standards through research of standards documentation bulletins and technical articles in area of specialty. Participates in formal informal and team training events to expand his / her Certifier capabilities.
• Seeks to understand and plan for own development needs in line with this competency matrix and the tests they are assigned to perform
• Performs other duties as assigned by mentor Manager Team Leader or Project Manager.

Preferred Education &Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering with 0 - 2 years of job related experience or
• Certified Engineering Technologist Journeyman Electrician or equivalent industry experience with likely 3 years of related experience

• Knowledge of Laboratory instrumentation including operating principles and calibration procedures as well as general Laboratory procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to correctly use all CSA and standard office software
• Presents written and verbal communication in a clear manner using the appropriate template with only minimal checking by a supervisor
• Has good interpersonal skills and works well with all members of the team treating others with respect and promotes co-operation
• Self-motivated and client-service oriented
• Computer proficiency (Word processing); keyboarding
• Strong problem-solving skills detail oriented strong organizational time and project management skills
• Use of various lab equipment instruments and tools
• Ability to read interpret engineering drawings schematics and test data