Building Products Testing Technician QAI Laboratories Inc - 3.3 Tulsa, OK Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago

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QAI-TUL-TECHFIRE-040226 JOB TITLE

Technician - Fire Lab

LOCATION

Tulsa, Oklahoma

CATEGORY

Building Products - Fire Testing

BACKGROUND

: QAI laboratories is a testing, inspection and certification organization providing services to manufacturers of Electrical Products, Building Products, Vehicles, Factory Built Structures, and other regulated products. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. Currently, we are looking for a Technician - Fire testing - to join our Building Products team in Tulsa, OK and support future expansion. Our ideal candidate would be someone who has a technical diploma with four years of experience or more, working in a structural or construction laboratory testing environment in the testing, inspection, and certification industry, with knowledge of common ASTM, UL and CSA test methods relating to building products. Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed, is ideal.

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager or his designee and perform, but not be limited to, the following duties: Maintains a level of technical competence in the specified field of testing.

Maintains a level of technical competence in the field of testing to ensure validity of test results.

Conducts supervised and/or unsupervised testing, data analysis and test report preparation per the QAI competency matrix.

Scope of technical authority shall be limited by the level of authorization as shown in the competency matrix.

Cooperates well with others and acts professionallyAlignment with QAI's core values.

Completes testing of limited complexity, works with mentor, until "qualified" (work is checked by "qualified staff")

Competency:

May be moving from level 1 to level 2 for a variety of standards in the business streamMaintains proper calibration records.

Able to operate relevant test equipment. Able to perform basic maintenance of test equipment. Understanding of data acquisition.

May provide sales support; quoting and participates in client meetingsEffectively/ efficiently deals with multiple projects, conflicting timelines, and changing prioritiesLearning key standards in subject area.

Can work with the team to effectively resolve technical issues and determine the appropriate interpretation of technical requirements; produce necessary documentationMaintains good housekeeping, taking care of safety and always using PPEMaintains effective communication with internal staff and clients (willingness to travel as needed)Understanding and ability to navigate the quality management system and adhere to QAI's policiesMeets department goals and objectives (i.e. KPI's for productivity, turnaround time, etc.

Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or its designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

: The successful candidate will: Effectively completing projects of limited complexity; prepares data sheets, test reports and other related document (where needed, under supervision by qualified employee)Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation/ data acquisition/ operating principles/ calibration & general laboratory procedures; perform own testing typically under supervisionLearning internal procedures, processes, safety requirements, and quality management systemBasic understanding of ISO 17025 and accreditation requirements

Competency:

Moving from level 1 to level 2 for a variety of standards within the business streamEffective at communicating with clients and coworkers. Shows professionalism.

Has a basic understanding of QAI's quality procedures and HR policies.

Has adequate understanding of QAI's safety policies. Identifies and resolves safety issues per QAI's policies.

Familiar with MS Office and other software relevant to the position.

Key Technical Competence:

Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience.

Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.

Able to perform testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods.

Seeks assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge.

Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.

Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.

Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Candidates must hold a valid driver's license. Additional Assets include : Previous experience with construction materials and building code compliance practices in the

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