Field Engineer Fire Equipment

UL Solutions•Allentown, PA

38d•Remote

About The Position

UL Solutions works on-site with our customers to understand their needs and how they meet the market's needs. We help to ensure that all certified products continue to comply with UL Solutions' requirements and partner with customers to help them meet their changing needs.

Requirements

AAS in Non-Destructive Testing required.
Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and technical ability.
Strong communication skills and ability to interface with clients.
Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated areas required.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 lbs, both assisted and unassisted.
Ability to meet vision requirements as outlined in CP 189.
Good computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, IBM Laptop Computer/Lotus Notes.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with large emergency vehicles or commercial vehicles with hydraulic equipment is a plus.
Previous certification to CP 189 or SNT-TC-1A, VT, MT, UT is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform NFPA certification testing on Fire Equipment Apparatus Aerial Devices and Pumpers (including aerial component weldment inspections) and Ground Ladders.
Perform field evaluations of fire apparatus using NDT testing methods including magnetic particle, visual, ultrasound, and liquid penetrant.
Perform safety and non-safety certification inspections and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements.
Analyze and evaluate examination and test results against applicable requirements.
Use technical judgment to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and may determine if alternative is acceptable.
Audit customer quality management or assurance programs.
Interpret and analyze examination and test results against UL requirements, verifying the accuracy of manufacturers measuring equipment and reviewing production and inspection records.
Periodically review manufacturers programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements.
Evaluate and facilitate options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted.
Understand construction and test acceptance criteria in FUII and requirements of applicable sections of Standards, FUIIs and/or procedures for Special Competency required categories.
Communicate with manufacturers and customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections.
Investigate the misuse of UL Mark.
Provide general information on policies and procedures for the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services.
Discuss 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.
Use instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL supplied equipment.
Observe use of manufacturers equipment necessary to meet UL requirements.
Confirm proper calibration of manufacturers measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL supplied equipment.
Document examination, variations and test results to appropriate UL forms.
Maintain logs for scheduling inspections, time and expenses.
Perform various calculations in more than one specific engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, or fire protection.
Resolve process, management system and possibly engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations.
Understand and apply HBSE (Hazardous Based Safety Engineering) principles and concept correctly when necessary, during VN handling.
Integrate continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
Perform other duties as directed.