QAI Job Number: QAI-ELE-
JOB TITLE: Project Specialist I
LOCATION: Rancho Cucamonga CA
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
CATEGORY: ELE Electrical Safety
SALARY RANGE: $70304 annually
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 with offices throughout North America and Asia.
The Project Specialist ensures that electrical IT and high-tech products meet nationally and internationally recognized safety and compliance directly to the Operations Manager this role combines hands-on testing and report preparation with strategic oversight technical decision-making and project leadership influencing project outcomes and compliance programs.
DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform but not be limited to the following duties:
- Perform inspections and hands-on testing at client sites ensuring products meet CSA UL IEC and other recognized standards.
- Prepare review and approve test reports and certification documentation ensuring accuracy clarity and alignment with company and regulatory requirements.
- Exercise independent judgment in interpreting test results resolving technical issues and determining compliance solutions.
- Lead internal and external audits (ISO 17020) making decisions on corrective actions and compliance procedures.
- Manage multiple projects of varying complexity resolving conflicts prioritizing tasks and establishing protocols to achieve project objectives efficiently.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to inspectors and technicians mentoring staff while ensuring projects meet compliance and quality standards.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal quality systems influencing policies procedures and operational best practices.
- Maintain effective communication with internal staff clients and regulatory bodies; travel as required for client testing audits and consultations.
- Promote a culture of safety and quality ensuring proper use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols.
- Other duties as assigned by management that require discretion and independent judgment in alignment with company strategy and operational goals.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or an electrical technologist diploma or equivalent.
- 3-5 years directly related experience
- Experience evaluating and testing IT/Hi-Tech lighting industrial medical products. Experience with hazardous location products would be an asset.
- Experience performing inspections and field evaluations.
- 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Candidates must hold a valid drivers license.
- Candidates must hold a valid passport or be able to obtain a valid passport and must be able to travel within US and international destinations.
Key Technical Competence:
- Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience.
- Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.
- Able to perform testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods.
- Seeks assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge.
- Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.
- Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.
Join our Team!Learn Develop Grow!
At QAI you will have the opportunity to put your aptitude experience knowledge and desire to learn to the test. We make a difference in peoples lives through the work we do as a top-notch Product Testing Certification and Inspection body whilst providing rewarding careers for our employees.
APPLYING:
QAI Laboratories offers competitive compensation and benefits package. We are committed to the long-term success of our employees.
Interested Please submit your resume and cover letter at. Applications will only be accepted when emailed in MS Word or PDF format and must have a job-specific cover letter. Please be sure to include the QAI job number in the subject line of your communication.
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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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