Certification Specialist - Fire Resistance

QAI Laboratories

$100K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with technical standards for product certification and testing
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Email, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • 5 years of experience as a Senior Project Engineer or equivalent
  • Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate various technical reports against building safety standards
  • Apply building code knowledge for product evaluations
  • Develop criteria for assessing compliance of construction products
  • Guide clients on product requirements and compliance evaluations
  • Assist in designing testing jigs and documenting results
  • Conduct product inspections and sampling at client sites
  • Mentor junior staff on technical evaluation and standards interpretation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
  • Medical and dental insurance options
  • Opportunity for bonuses or commissions
  • Support for long-term employee success
  • Energetic team environment fostering collaboration
Full Job Description
QAI Job Number
JOB TITLE: Technical Oversight Specialist (Building Products)
LOCATION: Remote (U.S.) - If located withing close and reasonable proximity to one of QAI's offices (Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Mentor, OH; Tulsa, OK; Medley, FL), the role maybe in-office.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
CATEGORY: Construction Materials

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 to $140,000 annually

DUTIES: You will perform, but not be limited to the following duties:
  • Evaluate test reports, code evaluation reports, certification reports, calculations, and other technical data to building products to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.)
  • Apply knowledge of Canadian and/or US Building Codes as part of product evaluations and reporting.
  • Develop and apply evaluation criteria to assess compliance of construction products, including modified or non-standard systems, with applicable building codes and recognized standards.
  • Assist clients with determining the applicable requirements for their products and/or the evaluation needed to validate compliance when a product is modified.
  • Assist with the design and construction of testing jigs and test sample assemblies. Document construction methods and results of tests/inspections.
  • Perform product inspections and product sampling at client sites which may involve travel throughout Canada and the USA
  • Mentor and coach junior staff in technical evaluation practices and standards interpretation.
  • Become familiar with and comply with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
  • Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative reports and documents.
  • Be able to interact effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues, as required.
  • Must be willing to be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude.
  • Other duties as assigned by the manager, or its designee.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:
  • Possess Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline (Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, etc.) or equivalent experience.
  • Possess the ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection projects.
  • Proficiency in 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.

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Senior Project Engineer or equivalent experience
  • Hold a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation.
  • Knowledge of the Canadian and/or US building codes and referenced nationally recognized standards.
  • Previous experience with construction materials and construction practices.

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 the 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • Must hold a valid driver's license.
  • 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.


Additional Assets include:
  • Forklift experience
  • Level I first aid or higher

APPLYING:

QAI Laboratories offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including base salary and bonus/commissions, medical, dental, and other perks. We are committed to the long-term success of our employees.

Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter here. Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careersor reach out to the recruitment team at [email protected].

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