Fire Testing Technician - Oakville, Canada - Element Materials Technology

Element Materials Technology

Verified Company

Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Element is looking for a highly motivated
Technician to conduct various fire performance tests, including the analysis of test results to well defined standards and/or standard operating procedures.

This position involves sample preparation, physical testing, scheduling, equipment setup, maintenance / calibration, client interaction, and report writing.

Responsibilities:

Safely test materials associated with recognized flammability property standards, sample preparation, data collection & analysis, and report preparation.
Participate in client correspondence and project coordination.
Purchase equipment & materials and maintain equipment.
Maintain equipment calibration.
All work is to be conducted as per Element H&S procedures and industryaccepted safety protocols.

Skills / Qualifications:

Completion of a 2year college program in engineering or technology and/or 1year of experience in an engineering environment.
Ability to adapt and to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask.
Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate).
Experience with common construction power and hand tools.
Proficient in MS Office

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Company

Overview:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement:
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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