FES Technician - Sioux Falls, SD

UL Solutions•Sioux Falls, SD

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week, covering four days (averaging 6 hours per day), with the possibility of expanding to additional hours based on workload. The role requires the ability to bend, stand, walk, and climb during inspection days, working at heights up to 15 feet above ground. Responsibilities include witnessing performance testing of water pumps, low voltage systems, and line voltage electrical power sources on automotive fire apparatus/municipal fire pumpers and aerial devices. The technician will perform safety and non-safety certification inspections, analyze and evaluate examination and test results against applicable requirements, and use technical judgment to determine if noncompliance variations compromise continued application. The role may involve auditing customer quality management or assurance programs and requires exercising independent discretion and judgment when making technical decisions. The technician will interpret and analyze examination and test results against UL requirements, verify the accuracy of manufacturers' measuring equipment, and review production and inspection records. Periodic reviews of manufacturers' programs of production, inspection, and shipping are conducted to ensure compliance with UL requirements. The role involves evaluating and facilitating options for corrective action when variations from UL requirements are noted, and understanding construction and test acceptance criteria and requirements of applicable sections of Standards and procedures for Special Competency required categories. Communication with manufacturers, customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and others is essential for conducting inspections. Discussions will cover procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection, and variations in products, devices, processes, systems, and materials to resolve problems, implement changes, or develop new requirements. Instruments such as micrometers, voltmeters, and other UL-supplied equipment are used to perform inspections and meet UL requirements. Confirmation of proper calibration of manufacturers' measuring equipment and potential calibration of UL-supplied equipment are also part of the role. Examination, variations, and test results are documented on appropriate UL forms. Good computer skills are necessary, and adherence to the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and all physical and digital security practices is required. Other duties may be directed.

Requirements

Fluency in English is required.
Candidate must possess a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and technical ability.
Strong verbal communications skills, and client-interfacing skills.
Ability to work outside throughout the year and inside production facilities for witnessed performance testing is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, both assisted and unassisted, work in confined spaces and elevated areas required.
Good mechanical reasoning.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet the client's expectations at multiple work locations.
Punctual, responsible, attention to detail, and self-motivation are necessary.
Dependable personal transportation is required to visit client locations in Southeast South Dakota and Southwest Minnesota, this role is based in the Sioux Falls, SD area.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of quality systems.
Previous experience preferred.
Experience with automotive and electrical systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Witnessing performance testing of water pumps, low voltage systems and line voltage electrical power sources on automotive fire apparatus / municipal fire pumpers and aerial devices.
Performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, analyzes and evaluates examination and test results against applicable requirements.
Uses technical judgment to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application.
May audit customer quality management or assurance programs.
Has the authority to exercise independent discretion and judgment when making technical decisions.
Interprets and analyzes examination and test results against UL requirements, verifying the accuracy of manufacturers measuring equipment and reviewing production and inspection records.
Periodically reviews manufacturers programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements.
Evaluates and facilitates options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted.
Understands construction and test acceptance criteria and requirements of applicable sections of Standards, procedures for Special Competency required categories.
Communicates with manufacturers and customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections.
Discusses procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection and variations in products, devices, processes, systems and materials as necessary to resolve problems, implement changes to existing requirements or help develop new requirements.
Uses instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters and other UL supplied equipment to meet UL requirements.
Confirms proper calibration of manufacturers measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL supplied equipment.
Documents examination, variations and test results to appropriate UL forms.
Read and follow the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Performs other duties as directed.