Field Evaluation Representative (Cleveland)

CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Field Evaluation Representative to provide services to clients throughout the US. This role supports a one-time evaluation program to help manufacturers enter the North American market when certification is not yet feasible.

The job involves evaluating non-certified equipment, communicating with clients, and preparing detailed reports in collaboration with Engineering and Lab staff. Travel up to 75% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related sciences or an equivalent combination.
• Engineering technology or Associate degree is acceptable.
• Electrician or related technical field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC/CEC/NFPA 790 & 791 and SPE standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluations of non-certified equipment per code and field guidelines.
• Communicate with clients to schedule inspections and review costs and technical data.
• Create detailed technical reports for required alterations and follow-up actions.
• Research standards and collaborate with engineering and lab staff on procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Decision making

Organizational skills

English communication

Reading drawings

Conflict resolution

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Sciences

Engineering Technology or Associates Degree

Electrician; or related technical field

Tools

Calibrated measurement instruments

High voltage test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Employment Status: Regular

Time Type: Full time

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary

CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Field Evaluation Representative to provide services to clients throughout the US. As a one-time evaluation program, CSA Group's field evaluation services help manufacturers get their products into the North American market when certification is not a viable option yet proof of compliance to local requirements is still needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluations of non-certified equipment according to specified code (or in combination with other applicable requirements). Ensures product meets technical requirements and is free of potential for fire and shock hazards. Decisions are based on field evaluations and testing under the Field Evaluation program. Technically competent to evaluate all products, including new and unique products, with assistance of other technical staff as necessary.

• Communicate with clients in a professional manner to schedule inspection appointments, review costing procedures, answer questions, and provide technical information service and direction based on the scope of the Field Evaluation program. Reviews submitted technical drawings for evaluation.

• Document, with sufficient detail, technical reports for required alterations to sub-standard equipment. Reviews details of corrective action with client.

• Conduct research on technical and procedural issues, including: technical research on standards, Field Evaluation Guidelines. Collaborates with Engineering, Lab and colleagues with respect to procedural issues, interpretation and past practices.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Sciences; or

• Engineering Technology or Associates Degree; or

• Electrician; or related technical field.

Preferred Experience

• Certification / Lab Testing experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, as well as general laboratory procedures.

• Knowledge of:

• U.S. and Canadian based electrical standards and ability to apply these standards to local installation requirements and/or codes (eg. NEC, CEC, NFPA 790 & 791, SPE-1000, and SPE-3000)

• NEC, NFPA and UL standards

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills; self-starter; good decision-making skills and organizational skills.

• Technically competent to evaluate all products, including new and unique products, with assistance of other technical staff as necessary.

• Ability to manage multiple inspection files and changing schedules and deadlines with supervision.

• Ability to use calibrated measurement instruments, high voltage test equipment, hand tools.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and test data.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Strong conflict resolution skills to be able to handle difficult situations.

• Good command in English language skill written and oral.

Travel

• Ability to travel as needed and/or with short notice (up to 75% travel)

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation in the interview process.