Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant compliance experience in industrial manufacturing.
3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
Experience with hazardous location and/or industrial equipment.
Prior product certification experience with CSA/UL standards is highly desirable.
Familiarity with combustible gas detection testing and certification standards.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, test, and certify product designs for explosive atmospheres.
Manage multiple certification projects to ensure compliance and timely completion.
Oversee submission of gas-detection apparatus for laboratory testing.
Review test data and authorize Certification Marks and Compliance Certificates.
Liaise with clients during design stages to meet standards requirements.
Prepare Test Lab Work Orders and Special Testing Documentation.
Conduct on-site assessments and testing at client locations.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with global clients on diverse projects.
Professional development towards becoming a technical authority in compliance standards.
Collaborative team environment with a focus on safety and quality.
Travel opportunities for on-site assessments and testing.
Full Job Description
Employment Status: Regular
Time Type: Full time
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
