Certification Specialist - Fire Resistance

Job Description

Job Description

QAI Job Number :               QAI-TECHOVS-08262026
JOB TITLE :                         Technical Oversight Specialist (Building Products)
LOCATION :                         Remote (U.S.) - If located withing close and reasonable proximity to one of QAI's offices (Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Mentor, OH; Tulsa, OK; Medley, FL), the role maybe in-office.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS : 1
CATEGORY :                       Construction Materials  

SALARY RANGE :               $100,000 to $140,000 annually  

BACKGROUND :

Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization that serves the building, technology, and construction industries (among others) with cost-effective solutions through our in-house capabilities/services, and an established world-wide network of qualified affiliates.  The QAI name and logo have become well-recognized throughout the Certification world resulting in steady growth of our Certification, Testing, and Inspection business streams. 

Currently, we are looking for a Technical Oversight Specialist to join our growing Building Products team and support future expansion.

DUTIES : You will perform, but not be limited to the following duties:

• 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.) 
• Apply knowledge of Canadian and/or US Building Codes as part of product evaluations and reporting.
• Develop and apply evaluation criteria to assess compliance of construction products, including modified or non-standard systems, with applicable building codes and recognized standards.
• 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
• Mentor and coach junior staff in technical evaluation practices and standards interpretation.
• Become familiar with and comply with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
• 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.
• Must be willing to be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager, or its designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum: 

• Possess Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline (Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Possess the ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection projects.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.
• Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Senior Project Engineer or equivalent experience