Field Evaluation Representative (Detroit and Cleveland)

CSA Group • Cleveland, OH

3d

About The Position

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today. Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen. Job Summary: CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Field Evaluation Representative to provide services to clients throughout the US. As a one-time evaluation program, CSA Group’s field evaluation services help manufacturers get their products into the North American market when certification is not a viable option yet proof of compliance to local requirements is still needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Sciences; or Engineering Technology or Associates Degree; or Electrician; or related technical field.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, as well as general laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of: U.S. and Canadian based electrical standards and ability to apply these standards to local installation requirements and/or codes (eg. NEC, CEC, NFPA 790 & 791, SPE-1000, and SPE-3000) NEC, NFPA and UL standards
• Strong interpersonal skills; self-starter; good decision-making skills and organizational skills.
• Technically competent to evaluate all products, including new and unique products, with assistance of other technical staff as necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple inspection files and changing schedules and deadlines with supervision.
• Ability to use calibrated measurement instruments, high voltage test equipment, hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and test data.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong conflict resolution skills to be able to handle difficult situations.
• Good command in English language skill written and oral.
• Ability to travel as needed and/or with short notice (up to 75% travel)

Nice To Haves

• Certification / Lab Testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluations of non-certified equipment according to specified code (or in combination with other applicable requirements).
• Ensures product meets technical requirements and is free of potential for fire and shock hazards. Decisions are based on field evaluations and testing under the Field Evaluation program.
• Technically competent to evaluate all products, including new and unique products, with assistance of other technical staff as necessary.
• Communicate with clients in a professional manner to schedule inspection appointments, review costing procedures, answer questions, and provide technical information service and direction based on the scope of the Field Evaluation program.
• Reviews submitted technical drawings for evaluation.
• Document, with sufficient detail, technical reports for required alterations to sub-standard equipment.
• Reviews details of corrective action with client.
• Conduct research on technical and procedural issues, including: technical research on standards, Field Evaluation Guidelines.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Lab and colleagues with respect to procedural issues, interpretation and past practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level