Building Systems Technologist

Element Materials Technology; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Building Systems Technologist, where you'll engage in impactful building envelope evaluations. This role combines technical expertise in fenestration thermal modeling and physical testing, alongside client interactions and detailed report writing. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring safety and compliance in construction materials and processes. With an emphasis on growth and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a safer world while advancing your career in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant Engineering or Technology program is essential.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts and excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal modeling and physical tests of building envelope assemblies.
• Write detailed technical reports and manage project coordination.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Material handling

Education

College or University program in Engineering or Technology

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Visual Basic

C++

Construction power tools

Job description

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

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

Skills / Qualifications

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

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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