Building Systems Technologist

at  Element Materials Technology

Overview:
Element is looking for a highly motivated Building Systems Technologist to conduct various building envelope performance evaluations to well defined standards and/or operating procedures. This position involves fenestration thermal modeling, physical testing, client interaction and technical report writing.

Responsibilities:

• Perform computerized thermal modeling of window and door systems, internal training to be provided.
• Perform physical test of full-scale building envelope assemblies and components in accordance with recognized standards.
• Involvement in sample preparation, test setup, data collection & analysis.
• Understanding of relevant standards and specifications.
• Write technical reports complete with full specimen description, relevant reference standard/specification, and test results
• Participate in client correspondence and project coordination
• Purchase materials and maintain equipment records.
• Maintain equipment calibrations.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Completion of a College or University program in Engineering or Technology
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency: MS Office, AutoCAD, Visual Basic, C++
• NFRC thermal simulation experience is an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage projects from initial set up, test execution to technical report writing.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required.
• Ability set up and perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications under minimal supervision and technical input of a Senior/Principal Test Technician
• Conduct safe material handling per Element guidelines.
• Experience with common construction power tools.

Company Overview:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement:
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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• Perform computerized thermal modeling of window and door systems, internal training to be provided.
• Perform physical test of full-scale building envelope assemblies and components in accordance with recognized standards.
• Involvement in sample preparation, test setup, data collection & analysis.
• Understanding of relevant standards and specifications.
• Write technical reports complete with full specimen description, relevant reference standard/specification, and test results
• Participate in client correspondence and project coordination
• Purchase materials and maintain equipment records.
• Maintain equipment calibrations