Field Engineer Fire Equipment - North Carolina

UL Solutions provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help ensure products comply with applicable requirements. The Field Engineer Fire Equipment performs NFPA certification testing, inspections, and field evaluations of fire apparatus and equipment, and assesses test results and compliance with UL requirements.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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 evaluate noncompliance variations whether they impact compliance, safety, performance, or certification requirements, and assess the acceptability of alternative solutions
• 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

Requirements:

• ASNT Level II or higher certification required; certification must be maintained in good standing and current
• Candidate must possess a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and technical ability
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with clients
• Ability to meet vision requirements as outlined in CP 189
• Requires good computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, IBM Laptop Computer/Lotus Notes
• AAS in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) preferred
• Familiarity with large emergency vehicles or commercial vehicles with hydraulic equipment is a plus
• Candidate with previous certification to CP 189 or SNT-TC-1A, VT, MT, UT a plus