QAI Laboratories · 19 hours ago
Technical Oversight Specialist
QAI Laboratories is an independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization serving the building and construction industries. They are seeking a Technical Oversight Specialist to evaluate technical data for compliance with building safety standards and assist clients with product evaluations.
Public Safety
Responsibilities
Evaluate test reports, code evaluation reports, certification reports, calculations, and other technical data to building products to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.)
Apply knowledge of Canadian and/or US Building Codes as part of 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 with determining the applicable requirements for their products and/or the evaluation needed to validate compliance when a product is modified
Assist with the design and construction of testing jigs and test sample assemblies
Document construction methods and results of tests/inspections
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
Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative reports and documents
Be able to interact effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues, as required
Must be willing to be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude
Other duties as assigned by the manager, or its designee
Qualification
Required
Possess Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline (Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, etc.) or equivalent experience
Possess the ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection projects
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat
Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
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
Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience
Able to grasp general concepts in the field of testing and apply it to specific test methods
Able to perform testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods
Seeks assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge
Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline
Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy
Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them
Must hold a valid driver's license
Must hold a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport, and must be able to travel to the Canada and international destinations
Preferred
Forklift experience
Level I first aid or higher
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Other perks
Company
QAI Laboratories
QAI Laboratories is a testing, inspection and certification organization.
Funding
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