Technical Oversight Specialist

Overview

Evaluate building product compliance with codes, conduct testing, inspections, and mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• code evaluation
• data review
• jig design
• product inspections
• client consulting
• staff mentoring

Tasks

-Develop and apply evaluation criteria to assess compliance of construction products, including modified or non-standard systems, with applicable building codes and recognized standards. -Mentor and coach junior staff in technical evaluation practices and standards interpretation. -Seeks assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge. -Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them. -Evaluate test reports, code evaluation reports, certification reports, calculations, and other technical data to building products to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.) -Assist clients with determining the applicable requirements for their products and/or the evaluation needed to validate compliance when a product is modified. -Assist with the design and construction of testing jigs and test sample assemblies. Document construction methods and results of tests/inspections. -Perform product inspections and product sampling at client sites which may involve travel throughout Canada and the USA -Apply knowledge of Canadian and/or US Building Codes as part of product evaluations and reporting.

Requirements

• p. eng
• bachelor’s
• glp
• forklift
• ms office
• 5+ yrs

What You Bring

-Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy. -Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products. -Forklift experience -Must hold a valid driver’s license. -Possess good interpersonal and communication skills. -Become familiar with and comply with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures. -Hold a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation. -Able to perform testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods. -Possess Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline (Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, etc.) or equivalent experience. -Must hold a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport, and must be able to travel to the Canada and international destinations. -Previous experience with construction materials and construction practices. -Knowledge of the Canadian and/or US building codes and referenced nationally recognized standards. -Able to grasp general concepts in the field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. -Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative reports and documents. -Be able to interact effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues, as required. -Possess the ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection projects. -Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline. -Proficiency in MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat. -Level I first aid or higher -Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience. -Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Senior Project Engineer or equivalent experience

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Benefits

Note: No sponsorship is available. QAI Laboratories offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including base salary and bonus/commissions, medical, dental, and other perks. We are committed to the long-term success of our employees. SALARY RANGE: $100,000 to $120,000 annually Compensation details: 100000-120000 Yearly Salary

About Qai Laboratories

-Offer rigorous third‑party assurance with in‑house labs and a global affiliate network. -Projects include UL fire tests, EMC safety work, and materials testing for aerospace and medical industries. -Specializes in building products, electrical and electronic goods, commercial vehicles, and materials testing in sectors like oil & gas and manufacturing.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is available.