Statut d'emploi:
Permanent
Type d'heures:
À temps plein
Nous avons besoin de vous pour former une équipe de calibre mondial
Les activités du Groupe CSA reposent sur l’atteinte d’un idéal : rendre le monde meilleur, plus sûr et plus durable.Cet ideal est au coeur de notre mission depuis 1919, année où nous avons élaboré notre première norme d’ingénierie sur les ponts ferroviaires. Aujourd’hui, près de 100 ans plus tard, le Groupe CSA compte plus de 3 500 normes, codes et produits connexes.
Le Groupe CSA, dont le siège social se trouve au Canada, est présent à l’échelle mondiale : il possède plus de 30 laboratoires et bureaux en Europe, en Asie et en Amérique du Nord. Il propose des services de mise à l’essai, d’inspection et de certification d’une vaste gamme de produits — des articles de maison aux technologies de pointe — pour veiller à ce qu’ils répondent à des exigences strictes en matière de sécurité, de performance et d’impact sur l’environnement.
Nos employés sont fiers que leur travail ait une incidence positive sur la vie des gens. Nous avons besoin de personnes comme vous pour poursuivre notre mission en ce sens.
Résumé du travail:
Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Hazardous Locations
Primary Function
As a Laboratory Technician for Hazardous Locations you will work on a wide range of test procedures, accurately obtains and records data, interprets results, and performs R&D projects that are not standardized. As a Technician you will assemble and disassemble test samples and may make modifications to experimental set-ups and troubleshoot malfunctions. You will maintains and initiate direct client contact to provide and ask for information, providing ongoing feedback to Manager and Certifier regarding suggested modifications to experimental apparatus and / or equipment being developed. You may assist in work outside the laboratories as required and process paperwork projects where no engineering is involved.
Ideally you will have experience in this area and be familiar with applicable standards such as IEC60079 series, the IECEx Scheme, the ATEX Directive and the North American certification process.
Successful applicants will be customer-focused and have a background in manufacturing, process, or compliance assessment. In addition, good communication, change management, problem solving and project management skills are essential.
Working Relationships:
1. Reports to Team Lead
Dimensions:
2. May participate in small teams on special projects as identified by management
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
3. Assumes total responsibility for the completion of assigned projects within negotiated time and cost schedules.
4. Conducts a wide range of test procedures on sample equipment to the applicable standards and interprets results of the test. Determines or works with Certifier confirming which tests are required; the order in which to perform tests and the number of samples required. Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports and checklists. Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements. Determines whether product passes or fails subject to review by Certifier.
5. Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing; operates most laboratory test equipment without supervision.
6. Records technical data, draft reports, writes product descriptions. Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results. Relates test results to product specifications. Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by supervisor.
7. Notes and records substandard features of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to PGM, Lab Manager or Certifier.
8. Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carry out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.
9. Responsible for follow-up for any non-conformances as a result of calibration, with guidance from supervisor.
10. Responsible for the integrity of customer samples while in the lab as per DQDs.
11. Interacts with jobholder / certifier to plan activities, exchange information, review and approve lab reports and certification records.
12. Maintains and initiates direct certifier and client contact to provide information and answer questions or obtain more product information. Interprets the client's needs and provides general and specific information about the certification process or status of an application to assist the jobholder and improve overall customer service and satisfaction. Provides certifier / client with detailed interpretation of test results and construction evaluation and how it applies to the status of their certification.
13. May make field trips and assist in work outside the laboratories as required.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
15. Processes paperwork jobs from opening to distribution where no engineering is involved (i.e. alternative construction, change of records and multiple listings) if required.
Work Environment
16. Often required to move and lift heavy samples and test equipment within OHS’s JHA’s requirements
17. Must be willing to travel as needed
18. Concentration required to work with electricity and conduct testing
19. Uses sense of sight, touch, hearing and smell to assess results of testing; shock / energy / heat / mechanical hazards and exposure to toxic materials
Education & Experience
20. Associates degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or at least 5 years experience in an industrial environment with electrical / electronic testing.
21. Strong knowledge in all national / international standards through research of standards, documentation, bulletins and technical articles in area of specialty
22. Practical knowledge of working with test and measurement instruments and equipment, such as: oscilloscope, power supplies, multi meters, power analyzers and chart recorders; operation of machines such as drills, table saw, band saw, bending machines
23. Experience in circuit analysis and IEC/EN 60079-11 or battery performance testing is a plus
24. Knowledge of Standards and testing procedures
25. Knowledge of CSA certification options, programs and services applicable to a variety of equipment
26. Must be able to read, interpret and develop engineering drawings and test data
27. Must have some knowledge of Laboratory instrumentation, including operating principles and calibration procedures, as well as general Laboratory procedures
28. Ability to manage difficult or unusual projects simultaneously and meet promised delivery dates
29. Must be team-oriented with good interpersonal skills and abilities to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
30. Must be self-motivated and client-service oriented
31. Demonstrated systematic problem-solving ability
32. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, follow-through and evaluate assigned functions and duties
33. Demonstrated ability to work with some supervision. Good communication skills and ability to provide feedback to less experienced personnel when needed
34. Strong organizational, time and project management skills to complete job tasks independently and in a time-efficient manner
35. Technical report writing
36. Computer proficiency (Word processing, Microsoft Word, Excel); keyboarding
37. Use of various lab equipment, instruments and tools
Here's what we offer
38. An interesting and highly varied job
39. Permanent full time contract
40. Flexible working hours
41. Generous Pension
42. Life Insurance
43. Private Medical Insurance and Cashplan
44. Cyclescheme
45. Tuition Reimbursement Scheme
46. Referral Incentives
47. Rewards & Recognition
48. Service Awards
49. Wellness Reimbursement
50. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
This position requires regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with Company policies. Additionally, the ability to interact well with other employees and work overtime, as necessary, is required.
This position is open to candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without visa requirements. Therefore we are unable to accept applicants requiring visa sponsorship for this position.
No agencies please