Certification Specialist - Fire Resistance

QAI Laboratories Inc•Venice, FL

3d•$100,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization serving the building, technology, and construction industries. Founded in 1995, QAI has grown steadily and is looking for a Technical Oversight Specialist to join its Building Products team to support future expansion. This role will involve evaluating technical data for building products to ensure compliance with safety standards and building codes.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Senior Project Engineer or equivalent experience.
Hold a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation.
Knowledge of the Canadian and/or US building codes and referenced nationally recognized standards.
Previous experience with construction materials and construction practices.
Possess Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline (Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, etc.) or equivalent experience.
Ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection projects.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, Email, and Adobe Acrobat.
Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products.
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Must hold a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport, and be able to travel to the US and international destinations.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience
Level I first aid or higher

Responsibilities

Evaluate test reports, code evaluation reports, certification reports, calculations, and other technical data for building products against nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.).
Apply knowledge of Canadian and/or US Building Codes to product evaluations and reporting.
Develop and apply evaluation criteria to assess compliance of construction products, including modified or non-standard systems, with applicable building codes and recognized standards.
Assist clients in determining applicable requirements for their products and the necessary evaluations for compliance validation, especially for modified products.
Assist with the design and construction of testing jigs and test sample assemblies, documenting construction methods and test/inspection results.
Perform product inspections and product sampling at client sites, which may involve travel throughout Canada and the USA.
Mentor and coach junior staff in technical evaluation practices and standards interpretation.
Become familiar with and comply with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
Write and review concise, objective, and informative reports and documents.
Interact effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues.
Be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or their designee.