Field Evaluation Representative (Detroit or Atlanta)

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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. Work 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).

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.

Benefits

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

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate client needs and travel requirements.

Qualifications

None specified.

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.