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UL, LLC
Field Engineer Fire Equipment
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A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$95,499 / year median in the U.S.
+5% projected growth
Job Description
at UL, LLC in Northbrook, Illinois, United States Job Description UL Solutions works on-site with our customers to understand their needs and how they meet the market's needs. We help to ensure that all certified products continue to comply with UL Solutions' requirements and partner with customers to help them meet their changing needs. Fire Equipment Service Engineer - Successful candidate will perform NFPA certification testing on Fire Equipment Apparatus Aerial Devices and Pumpers (including aerial component weldment inspections) and Ground Ladders. Work includes field evaluations of fire apparatus using NDT testing methods including magnetic particle, visual, ultrasound, and liquid penetrant. Candidate must be willing to travel extensively and must have good interpersonal and communication skills. Job requires someone who is detail-oriented and can report data accurately and timely. Performs safety and non-safety certification inspections and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements. + Analyzes and evaluates examination and test results against applicable requirements. + Uses technical judgment to determine whether noncompliance variations compromise the continued application of the UL Mark and may determine if alternative is acceptable. + May audit customer quality management or assurance programs. + Has the authority to exercise independent discretion and judgment when making technical decisions. Interprets and analyzes examination and test results against UL requirements, verifying the accuracy of manufacturers measuring equipment and reviewing production and inspection records. + Periodically reviews manufacturers programs of production, inspection, and shipping to ensure products are produced and marked in compliance with UL requirements. + Evaluates and facilitates options for corrective action where variations from UL requirements are noted. + Understands construction and test acceptance criteria in FUII and requirements of applicable sections of Standards, FUIIs and/or procedures for Special Competency required categories. Communicates with manufacturers and customers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction and others to conduct non-safety and safety certification inspections. + Investigates the misuse of UL Mark. + Provides general information on policies and procedures for the varied UL services along with promoting and explaining the benefits of new and existing services. + Discusses procedures, test methods, test results, sample selection and variations in products, devices, processes, systems and materials as necessary to resolve problems, implement changes to existing requirements or help develop new requirements. + Uses instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL supplied equipment. + Observes use of manufacturers equipment necessary to meet UL requirements. + Confirms proper calibration of manufacturers measuring equipment and may perform calibration of UL supplied equipment. + Documents examination, variations and test results to appropriate UL forms. + Maintains logs for scheduling inspections, time and expenses. + Performs various calculations in more than one specific engineering field such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, or fire protection. + Resolves process, management system and possibly engineering issues associated with Variation Notices by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the variations. + Understands and applies HBSE (Hazardous Based Safety Engineering) principles and concept correctly when necessary, during VN handling. Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job. + Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices. + Performs other duties as directed. #LI-MB1 #LI-Remote AAS in Non-Destructive Testing required. + Familiarity with large emergency vehicles or commercial vehicles with hydraulic equipment is a plus. + Candidate with previous certification to CP 189 or