Laboratory Technician - Piping & Plumbing

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At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

Under general direction, designs set-ups and conducts experimental programs and accurately obtains and records data; fabricates experimental apparatus. Performs R&D assignments that are not standardized or prescribed. May make modifications to experimental set-ups, troubleshoot, and correct equipment malfunctions as necessary, and provide oral and written status reports. Main function is to test products to the given Standards.

• Conducts a wide range of test procedures on product to the applicable standards and interprets the results of the test.
• Determines and reviews which tests are required the order in which to perform tests and the number of samples required.
• Performs tests and calculations, compiles data and summarizes test results into test reports and checklists. Verifies calculations are consistent with results of measurements.
• Determines whether a product passes or fails subject to review by Certifier/Reviewer.
• Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing, and operates most laboratory test equipment without supervision.
• Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carries out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.
• Records technical data and draft reports.
• Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results as applicable.
• Relates test results to product specifications.
• Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by Manager.
• Notes and records discrepancies or characteristics of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to Sr. Lab Tech, Certifier or Manager.
• Independently analyzes complex samples to determine compliance to applicable requirements.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of requirements for new and/or revised standards as required
• Interacts with the Certifier to plan activities, exchange information, review and approve lab reports and certification records.
• Maintains and initiates direct certifier contact to provide information and answer questions or obtain more product information.
• Tests to the certifier’s requests and provides general and specific information about the certification testing process or status of a work order to assist the certifier and improve overall customer service and satisfaction.
• Provides the certifier with detailed interpretation of test results and construction evaluation and how it applies to the status of their certification.
• Performs witness testing as required by Sr. Lab Tech or Manager
• Knowledge on how to operate test equipment.

• 3-year Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience or
• Associate’s degree in engineering technology
• Professional Membership eg. ASTT, OACETT or equivalent
• 1-2 years of related experience in piping & plumbing related role and/or laboratory environment
• Knowledge of piping standards CSA, ASME, ASTM, NSF would be an asset
• Hands-on experience with test and measurement instruments e.g. micrometers, calipers, pressure gauges etc.
• Computer literate with ability to use MS Office (Teams, Word, Excel) and learn testing software
• Manual dexterity and comfort with various tools and equipment in lab environment

• Needs to be knowledgeable of safe practices; ability to move equipment around with assistance or independently;…