Performs NFPA certification testing, inspections, and field evaluations of fire apparatus, aerial devices, pumpers, and ground ladders. Uses nondestructive testing methods, analyzes results against UL requirements, evaluates compliance variations, audits quality programs, verifies equipment calibration, documents findings, and supports corrective actions. The role requires technical judgment, customer communication, confined-space and elevated-area work, lifting up to 70 pounds, and up to 50% overnight travel.
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.
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. 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.
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QUALIFICATIONS
AAS in Non-Destructive Testing required.
What we offer:
Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our buildings don't just shape our skylines - they provide the backdrop to our lives. And knowing they're safe matters. We've been helping to create safer structures since 1894, combining our expertise with innovative new technologies to help make sure both people and property are secure. As more people have to deal with extreme weather, we're on hand to test products and building materials to increasingly rigorous standards. Whether we're simulating tornadoes or testing smoke alarms, the work we do on our team is used in buildings around the world to - quite literally - help save lives. Join our team and build your skills, build innovative solutions and help build a safer world.
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.
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. 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.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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 SNT-TC-1A, VT, MT, UT a plus.
- Candidate must possess a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and technical ability.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interface with clients.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated areas required.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 lbs, both assisted and unassisted.
- Ability to meet vision requirements as outlined in CP 189.
- Requires good computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, IBM Laptop Computer/Lotus Notes.
- Position is remote and may require up to 50% overnight travel.
What we offer:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including personal days (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our buildings don't just shape our skylines - they provide the backdrop to our lives. And knowing they're safe matters. We've been helping to create safer structures since 1894, combining our expertise with innovative new technologies to help make sure both people and property are secure. As more people have to deal with extreme weather, we're on hand to test products and building materials to increasingly rigorous standards. Whether we're simulating tornadoes or testing smoke alarms, the work we do on our team is used in buildings around the world to - quite literally - help save lives. Join our team and build your skills, build innovative solutions and help build a safer world.
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