Fire Barrier Field Engineer - Denver, CO
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Our Fire Barrier Field Engineer independently executes the timely completion of assigned work orders and other inspection projects by analyzing scope and determining requirements, evaluating complex product and systems to establish requirements and preparing reports. Maintains the integrity of the UL Mark by conducting various product, device, process, system and material inspections at various site and factory locations to ensure that they are produced and marked in compliance with various applicable technical requirements. Assists in the promotion, marketing and selling of new and existing UL services. Works with internal and external customers to resolve technical and administrative issues.
- Independently performs special building inspections, 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/assurance programs.
- 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 and requirements of applicable sections of Standards, and/or procedures for “” required categories.
- Communicates with manufacturers, customers, building owners, contractors, GC’s, 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.
- Provides technical assistance in several product categories and/or inspection methods.
- Uses instruments to perform inspections, such as micrometers, voltmeters, ammeters, and other UL supplied equipment. Observes the use of manufacturer’s, contractors equipment necessary to meet UL requirements. Confirms the 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 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.
- Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
- May participate in reviewing the work of other staff.
- May participate in reviewing and interpreting quality assurance program requirements to assist in implementation of alternate quality-based inspection programs.
- Performs other duties as directed.
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- 2+ years of firestopping experience or be on the Denver 3rd party firestopping inspector list
- Minimum 2-year Technical Degree plus generally two years of related experience
- Experience in Field Engineering, Compliance, or Quality Engineering preferred
- Experience in special inspections such as firestopping, fireproofing spray applied and intumescent, window wall systems, curtain wall systems, fabricators and off-site fabrication of structural members, structural steel construction including details, bolting and welding, concrete construction, masonry construction, prefabricated wood structural elements, soils, site preparation, placement of fill material, pile foundations, sprayed fire-resistant materials, and exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS)
- General electronics background, and strong mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and building drawings.
- Ability to cross sell and understand client business needs
- Strong written and verbal communications ski
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