Fire Systems Certification Manager

BSI; United States; Remote; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BSI is seeking a Certification Manager for Fire Systems to lead certification schemes for fire suppression products, including extinguishers, blankets, hose reels, and related systems. You will manage client certification projects, review standards, and coordinate with scheme owners to deliver timely certification.

The ideal candidate will have experience in fire equipment certification or related quality management in manufacturing, knowledge of ISO 17065, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in certifying or assessing fire equipment or suppression systems.
• Quality management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 17065 compliance requirements for certification.
• Familiarity with reading and understanding standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• General knowledge of business principles and commercial awareness.
• IT literacy and ability to learn new systems, including internal BS I systems.
• Ability to work remotely as part of a team and to tight time scales.
• Comfortable dealing with people at all levels across a business.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and supervise your own work to ensure timely processing of certification applications.
• Provide technical support for contract reviews and ensure correct setup of applications.
• Review technical reports and ensure timely, effective completion of certification tasks.
• Make certification recommendations when owning the project.
• Maximise fee-earning project utilisation and manage deadlines.
• Deliver projects to customer expectations and timelines.
• Provide policy input on technical, regulatory and procedural issues.

Skills

Fire equipment certification

Quality management

ISO 17065

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

IT literacy

Remote work

Job description

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Job Title:

Certification Manager - Fire Systems

Location:

China, Remote Working

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-time

Salary Range:

CNY 192,000 - 260,000

About the role:

As our Certification Manager for fire suppression schemes you will be responsible for the effective management and development of the Certification Schemes for this range of products. You will deliver high-quality “right first time” product evaluation, achieving client satisfaction and achieving company commercial targets.

The position involves management of client certification projects, reviewing of relevant standards and ensuring changes are transitioned and delivered accordingly. You will be working closely with clients and other scheme owners, reviewing reports and performing assessment for the recommendation and issue of certification across various schemes for products that include Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blankets, Hose Reels and other suppression systems.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Certification Manager you will plan, prioritise and supervise your own work to ensure: -

• Technical support of Contract Reviews and ensuring applications are set up correctly
• Certification applications are processed timely and effectively
• Technical reports are reviewed timely and effectively
• Certification recommendations are made when in ownership of the project
• Fee-earning project utilisation is maximised
• Delivery of projects to customer expectations and deadlines
• Provide policy and authoritative input on technical, regulatory and procedural issues

Person Specification:

• Previous experience related to the certification or assessment of fire equipment / suppression systems OR
• Experience gained in Quality Management within a manufacturing environment, specifically within the areas of pressure equipment (e.g. pipes, valves), extinguishants (e.g. chemicals) or fire suppression equipment (e.g. extinguishers, hose reels, sprinkler systems, water mist, fire blankets)
• Knowledge of ISO 17065 compliance requirements for certification would be distinct benefit.
• Familiarity with reading and understanding Standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – capable of communicating technical issues to a wide audience including clients with limited technical knowledge
• General knowledge of business principles and operating practices (commercial awareness
• General level of IT literacy and capability of learning and adopting new systems. e.g. BSI Internal Systems
• Ability to work remotely as part of a team and to tight time scales
• Comfortable dealing with people at all levels throughout a business

D&I Policy

BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.
If you require any reasonable accommodations to be made on account of a disability orimpairment throughout out our recruiting process,please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues - from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.