Laboratory Technician - Pumps & Spas

Description

• Relates test results to product specifications.
• Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing and operates most laboratory test equipment without supervision.
• Records technical data and draft reports.
• Performs witness testing as required by Lab Tech III or Manager.
• Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carries out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.
• Maintaining effective communication with clients
• Reviews work orders for accuracy.
• Tests to the certifier’s requests and provides general and specific information about the certification testing process or status of a work order to assist the certifier and improve overall customer service and satisfaction.
• Maintains and initiates direct Certifier contact to provide information and answer questions or obtains more product information.
• Provides the certifier with detailed interpretation of test results and construction evaluation and how it applies to the status of their certification.
• Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results as applicable.
• Conducts Technical Audits for both Safety & EEV.
• Interacts with the Certifier to plan activities, exchange information, review and approve lab reports and certification records.
• May be required to purchase tools/equipment from outside shops.
• Determines whether a product passes or fails subject to review by Certifier/Reviewer.
• Communicates with clients regarding project details.
• Determines and reviews which tests are required the order in which to perform tests and the number of samples required.
• Read and understand Electronic/Mechanical schematics by identify components (heaters, blowers, switches and controls)
• Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports and checklists. Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.
• Conducts a wide range of test procedures on equipment to the applicable standards and interprets the results of the test.

Requirements

• CSA C22.2 No. 218.2 and UL 1795 - Hydromassage bathtub appliances
• Willingness to travel as needed
• CSA C22.2 No. 108, CSA C22.2 No. 77, UL 778, UL 1004-2 and UL 1004-3 - Motor Operated Liquid Pumps
• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently deal with multiple projects, conflicting timelines & changing priorities.
• 3-year Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience or
• Excellent and effective time and project management skills to efficiently handle a variety and multiple project requests to meet timelines for completion, and on-time delivery.
• 5-8 years of Motors and Electricity experience
• Needs to be knowledgeable of safe practices; ability to move equipment around with assistance or independently; follow safety practices; ability to interact with internal customers as well as external; ability to use a variety of equipment to perform daily tasks
• CSA C22.2 No. 218.1 and UL 1563 - Spas, hot tubs, cold tubs, and associated equipment
• ASME A112.3.4-2018/CSA B45.9-18 - Macerating toilet systems and waste - pumping systems for plumbing fixtures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively and efficiently with internal customers as well as external.
• Knowledge on how to operate test equipment in a safe manner.
• IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2-41- Motor operated liquid pumps

Benefits

• Normal office & lab environment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance