Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Join Us as a Compliance Specialist at Potter Global Technologies

At Potter Global Technologies, we've been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years-and we're just getting started. We're a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.

Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.

If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation-you'll feel at home here.
As a Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in securing and maintaining third-party certifications for our global portfolio of fire suppression products. You'll collaborate closely with external approval agencies and internal teams to ensure our products meet all required standards and remain compliant across markets. Our team is looking for someone who thrives in a structured, detail-oriented environment, brings strong project management skills, embraces continuous improvement, and communicates effectively to drive successful outcomes.
What You'll Do

• Independently lead compliance projects of simple to moderate technical complexity for UL, FM, LPCB, CSA, VdS, CSIRO, and CNBOP.
• Be the champion for engineering change orders by coordinating with other functions and shepherding requests through the process.
• Initiate engineering change orders as requested.
• Facilitate recurring follow-up surveillance audits from certifiers at the St. Louis area plant.
• Own the equivalent item authorization process for the business division to ensure rapid consideration and implementation of alternate components and vendors.
• Lead annual recertifications and renewals for the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM), Fire Department of New York (FDNY), and other local regulatory authorities.
• Take the lead in preparing test samples for all compliance projects where testing is to be conducted at an off-site test lab.
• Host and conduct remote video witness testing for compliance projects.
• Be responsible for providing country of origin, quality, test, build America/buy America, and related certificates to customers.
• Lead maintenance of all SafeSignal certifications and private label projects.
• Review and store supplier material certifications.
• Own the process and work associated with maintaining and providing restricted/hazardous substance information to customers associated with our portfolio of products.
• As requested, support the Quality Team with quality audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Compliance function.
• Acts as Project Manager for certain strategic projects for the division.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team goals and project milestones.

What You Bring

Experience That Drives Success

• Associate's degree in an engineering or technology related discipline or similar.
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience.
• Willingness to be hands-on within the manufacturing floor and laboratories.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to meet commitments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.

Key Strengths & Skills

• Experience with regulatory/compliance in the fire, life safety, and security industry
• Ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards.
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Technical aptitude involving fire suppression products
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Our Culture

• We build strong relationships-with teammates, partners, and customers
• We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives
• We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results
• We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth
• We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs
• We take ownership of our work-quality and safety are at the core of what we do

Benefits That Matter

• Employee Ownership Program - You're not just an employee-you're an owner. We share success together.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins
• A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

Location

This is a full-time position, on-site at our Hazelwood, MO location. The expected schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, but an occasional shift in hours may be necessary to accommodate project schedules.
Ready to Apply?

Ready to make a real impact? If you're driven, curious, and excited to grow with a team that's changing the world-and where you're not just an employee but an owner-we want you on board!

Join us, and let's create safer environments together-making a global difference you'll be proud to own.