Your tasks

Position Summary:

Deputize for the Certification Body Manager and assist with the supervision of the operations of the certification body in North America.

Responsibilities:

Deputize for the Certification Body Manager;

Supervise the operations of the Inspection Body and maintain the accreditations;

Ensuring that TÜV SÜD Americas complies with all current accreditation and regulatory requirements. Maintain existing certification procedures;

Supporting the OSHA NRTL Program for both NAFTA and international labs;

Obtaining new accreditations as needed to support business needs including preparing application packages for submission to OSHA and the SCC;

Administering related personnel authorizations;

Supporting accreditation body audits at TÜV SÜD locations worldwide;

Supporting internal quality functions as needed, (e.g. internal audits);

Representing TÜV SÜD on committees and other forums;

Conduct training remotely and on-site;

Deputize for the CBW administrator (releasing certificates)

Both domestic, and international, travel will be required. Up to 30% travel. A valid driving license, passport and ability to obtain visa in other countries (e.g. China) is required;

Your qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience;

10 years’ experience testing electrical products to UL and CSA standards

5 years’ experience working within a NRTL at the certification decision level

Specific Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Expertise with the testing of electrical products to international standards

Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services

Energy Efficiency certification programs (preferred);

Cybersecurity certification programs (preferred);

IECEE CB Scheme (preferred);

Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17020, General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection (preferred);

Internal Quality System Auditing (preferred);

Familiarity with the OSHA NRTL Electrical Safety Product Certification Program

Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards. (e.g., UL 62368-1, AAMI 60601, etc.)

Familiarity with the operations of a Product Certification Body

Excellent written and oral communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TÜV SÜD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TÜV SÜD values and culture cornerstones:

Communication

Collaboration

Customer Orientation

Learning Agility

Result Orientation

Operational competencies reflect current and future needs required to perform each job in TÜV SÜD. They are soft competencies that can be applied to all employees and are further broken down into sub-categories:

Personal attribute: Personal attributes as are a combination of mindset, attitude, and behaviors applicable to any TÜV SÜD employee.:

Assertiveness

Commitment

Empathy

Resilience

Interpersonal Skill Interpersonal skills relate to skills used by a TÜV SÜD employee when interacting with others in order to get the job done:

Active Listening

Conflict Management

Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

Establishing Trust

Influencing

Knowledge Management

Language Skill

Negotiating

Networking

Presentation Skills

Delegation

Analytical Ability Analytical abilities relate to the aptitude to see patterns, trends and information, thus drawing meaningful conclusions to help overall individual and organization productivity and success.

Decision Making

Out of the Box Thinking

Problem Solving

Solution Orientation

Transdisciplinary Thinking

Business-related Skill Business-related skills are those that can enable a TÜV SÜD employee to fulfil business needs of their job.

- Digital Literacy & Cybersecurity

Project Management

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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