Laboratory Technician - Piping & Plumbing

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:

Under general direction, designs set-ups and conducts experimental programs and accurately obtains and records data; fabricates experimental apparatus. Performs R&D assignments that are not standardized or prescribed. May make modifications to experimental set-ups, troubleshoot, and correct equipment malfunctions as necessary, and provide oral and written status reports. Main function is to test products to the given Standards.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts a wide range of test procedures on product to the applicable standards and interprets the results of the test.

• Determines and reviews which tests are required the order in which to perform tests and the number of samples required.

• Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports and checklists. Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.

• Determines whether a product passes or fails subject to review by Certifier/Reviewer.

• Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing, and operates most laboratory test equipment without supervision.

• Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carries out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.

• Records technical data and draft reports.

• Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results as applicable.

• Relates test results to product specifications.

• Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by Manager.

• Notes and records discrepancies or characteristics of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to Sr. Lab Tech, Certifier or Manager.

• Independently analyzes complex samples to determine compliance to applicable requirements.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of requirements for new and/or revised standards as required

• Interacts with the Certifier to plan activities, exchange information, review and approve lab reports and certification records.

• Maintains and initiates direct certifier contact to provide information and answer questions or obtain more product information.

• 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.

• Provides the certifier with detailed interpretation of test results and construction evaluation and how it applies to the status of their certification.

• Performs witness testing as required by Sr. Lab Tech or Manager

• Knowledge on how to operate test equipment.

Education & Experience:

• 3-year Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience or

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology

• Professional Membership eg. ASTT, OACETT or equivalent

• 1-2 years of related experience in piping & plumbing related role and/or laboratory environment

• Knowledge of piping standards CSA, ASME, ASTM, NSF would be an asset

• Hands-on experience with test and measurement instruments e.g. micrometers, calipers, pressure gauges etc.

• Computer literate with ability to use MS Office (Teams, Word, Excel) and learn testing software

• Manual dexterity and comfort with various tools and equipment in lab environment

Skills:

• Needs to be knowledgeable of safe practices; ability to move equipment around with assistance or independently; follow safety practices; ability to use a variety of equipment to perform daily tasks

• Adaptable to a changing work environment.

• Excel at research, problem-solving and project management.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to interact with internal customers as well as external

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to teach others, and work independently and as a team player.

• Excellent and effective time and project management skills in order to efficiently handle a variety of project requests in order to meet timelines for completion, and on-time delivery.

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Suite), as required, learn and be proficient in CSA programs (CENTRA, etc.), or any test equipment-based software.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.