Project Specialist

at  QAI Laboratories Ltd

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization which serves the building, technology, and construction industries (among others) with cost effective solutions through our in-house capabilities / services, and an established world-wide network of qualified affiliates. The QAI name and logo have become well recognized throughout the Certification world resulting in steady growth of our Certification, Testing, and Inspection business streams with offices throughout North America and Asia.
QAI is currently seeking an experienced Project Specialist to support the Electrical Product Safety Department at our Burnaby, BC location. This role involves evaluation, testing, report writing and performing inspections on various types of electrical products including products used in hazardous locations.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:

• Performing testing and evaluation of various electrical products to nationally recognized electrical safety standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.).
• Must have experience in CSA and /UL and IEC standards
• Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative test reports, and documents.
• Perform inspections and field evaluations at remote client sites.
• Independently completing projects of evolving complexity; issues, edits, and reviews certification reports, and other related documents
• Expert in the key standards and technology for the area of specialization i.e. can train others on requirements and confident in technical audits
• Independently conducts internal and external audits (ISO 17065, 17025, 17020) for various programs. Able to be a liaison for audits.
• Provides sales support for projects of all complexity; actively quoting and leading client meetings
• Effectively/efficiently deals with multiple projects, conflicting timelines, and changing priorities
• Effectively resolves technical issues to determine the appropriate interpretation of technical requirements; produces necessary documentation
• Become familiar with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
• Ensure work complies with the QAI quality system
• Maintains good housekeeping, taking care of safety and using PPE at all times
• Actively mentors and coaches’ junior staff as a regular part of their role
• Maintains effective communication with internal staff and clients (willingness to travel as needed)
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an electrical technologist diploma, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years directly related experience
• Experience evaluating and testing IT/Hi-Tech, lighting, industrial, medical products. Experience with hazardous location products would be an asset.
• Experience performing inspections and field evaluations.
• Possess superior 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.

• Performing testing and evaluation of various electrical products to nationally recognized electrical safety standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.).
• Must have experience in CSA and /UL and IEC standards
• Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative test reports, and documents.
• Perform inspections and field evaluations at remote client sites.
• Independently completing projects of evolving complexity; issues, edits, and reviews certification reports, and other related documents
• Expert in the key standards and technology for the area of specialization i.e. can train others on requirements and confident in technical audits
• Independently conducts internal and external audits (ISO 17065, 17025, 17020) for various programs. Able to be a liaison for audits.
• Provides sales support for projects of all complexity; actively quoting and leading client meetings
• Effectively/efficiently deals with multiple projects, conflicting timelines, and changing priorities
• Effectively resolves technical issues to determine the appropriate interpretation of technical requirements; produces necessary documentation
• Become familiar with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
• Ensure work complies with the QAI quality system
• Maintains good housekeeping, taking care of safety and using PPE at all times
• Actively mentors and coaches’ junior staff as a regular part of their role
• Maintains effective communication with internal staff and clients (willingness to travel as needed)
• Must be willing to be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager or its designe