Regional Chief

Intertek•Plano, TX

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Regional Chief to join our Electrical team in Plano, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Electrical Industry. Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. This Regional Chief position is responsible for providing engineering expertise in all standards covered in Intertek technical categories assigned and for communicating with management, sales, legal counsel, clients, accreditors, AHJs and others as needed to accomplish all duties. Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth. Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Backed by 125 years’ experience, Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in technical field
10+ years directly related experience in controls, systems engineering and functional safety
Valid Driver’s license and reliable driving record
Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 25%
Must be detail-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal, written and presentation formats

Responsibilities

Decisions on, and Interpretations of, Test Results – As needed, assist the Reviewer and Lead Engineer in making the final decision when test data does not appear to meet acceptance criteria.
Standards Development/Intelligence Gathering –Ensure coverage for standards development activities that will allow Intertek to identify business development opportunities, as well as maintain contact with key technical personnel at major companies. Coordinate such duties with other technical staff.
Training – Coordinate specialized training for the technical teams in the related area and ensure it is implemented.
Engineering Advisory – Participate as needed/directed with other chief engineers, technical leads and management.
Special Programs/Projects – Participate in, or direct, special programs or projects with key clients (including visits to manufacturer’s sites) to develop Intertek’s position and stature in the industry, or with that client.
Intertek Performance Verification Programs – Provide technical direction and assistance with qualification of Intertek sites to conduct testing and other operations associated with programs within discipline.
Third Party Certification Programs – Provide technical assistance in the development of Third Party Certification programs.
CB Scheme – Support site qualification and re-assessments to CB requirements.