Compliance Specialist

Potter Global Technologies • Hazelwood, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Potter Global Technologies, a global leader in life safety solutions for over 125 years, the company is committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships. Their vision is to be globally recognized as an innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. Their mission is to provide customers with a team of real people connecting them with reliable expertise in life safety applications. The company fosters an environment of purpose, collaboration, feedback, ownership, and experimentation. As a Compliance Specialist, the role involves securing and maintaining third-party certifications for the global portfolio of fire suppression products. This specialist will collaborate with external approval agencies and internal teams to ensure products meet all required standards and remain compliant across markets. The ideal candidate thrives in a structured, detail-oriented environment, possesses strong project management skills, embraces continuous improvement, and communicates effectively to achieve successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in an engineering or technology related discipline or similar.
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience.
• Willingness to be hands-on within the manufacturing floor and laboratories.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to meet commitments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Experience with regulatory/compliance in the fire, life safety, and security industry.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Technical aptitude involving fire suppression products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead compliance projects of simple to moderate technical complexity for UL, FM, LPCB, CSA, VdS, CSIRO, and CNBOP.
• Be the champion for engineering change orders by coordinating with other functions and shepherding requests through the process.
• Initiate engineering change orders as requested.
• Facilitate recurring follow-up surveillance audits from certifiers at the St. Louis area plant.
• Own the equivalent item authorization process for the business division to ensure rapid consideration and implementation of alternate components and vendors.
• Lead annual recertifications and renewals for the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM), Fire Department of New York (FDNY), and other local regulatory authorities.
• Take the lead in preparing test samples for all compliance projects where testing is to be conducted at an off-site test lab.
• Host and conduct remote video witness testing for compliance projects.
• Be responsible for providing country of origin, quality, test, build America/buy America, and related certificates to customers.
• Lead maintenance of all SafeSignal certifications and private label projects.
• Review and store supplier material certifications.
• Own the process and work associated with maintaining and providing restricted/hazardous substance information to customers associated with our portfolio of products.
• As requested, support the Quality Team with quality audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Compliance function.
• Acts as Project Manager for certain strategic projects for the division.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team goals and project milestones.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins
• A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree