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UL Solutions · 2 days ago

Field Evaluations Engineer - Food Sanitation, Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$97K/yr - $120K/yr

8+ years exp

UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, and they are seeking a Field Evaluations Engineer specializing in Food Sanitation. The role involves conducting on-site engineering evaluations to ensure product compliance with safety standards, along with providing technical assistance and managing client communications.

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Responsibilities

Independently determines project scope, develops a preliminary plan of investigation, and determines project specifications by analyzing client input, available data, and product construction. Projects include frequent travel to conduct on-site product evaluations. Some International travel required

Initiates communication with clients and AHJ’s to promote and explain the benefits of new and existing services. Communicates with clients to discuss technical issues, explain UL procedures and requirements, and negotiate completion date and sample requirements

Responds to address client concerns and to resolve any complex client issues

Provides technical assistance to clients in reference to product evaluations and plans review

Knowledge of NSF and Food Sanitation standards to conduct product evaluations

Represents UL at meetings of outside organizations and provides presentations on a variety of code and certification related technical topics

Determines areas in which the product may not be in compliance with the applicable Standard based requirements

Plans, conducts, and supervises code and regulatory related projects of major magnitude and scope

Serves as Project Handler of record and signs as Reviewer of record as assigned

Resolves complex engineering issues by analyzing and reporting on the acceptability of the field-based product evaluations

Develops test requirements for products beyond the scope of existing standards, or those involving unique features requiring frequent use of independent judgment

Develops special test methods and test equipment

May represent UL at local meetings and/or industry-related functions such as seminars and trade shows

May provide leadership and technical advice on special projects that involve complex, new or unusual issues

Performs other duties as directed

Qualification

Engineering degreeExpert knowledge of NECNSF StandardsElectrical Test EquipmentHazard Based Safety EngineeringBuilding Codes knowledgeIndustry issues knowledgeProject handling concepts

Required

An engineering/technology degree from an accredited university

Expert knowledge of Building Codes, NEC, Field evaluations, conformity Standards and the NEC

Knowledge of NSF Food Safety Standards

Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or modified products in the field

Experienced with the utilization of Electrical Test Equipment. Experienced with conducting electrical tests on products

A working knowledge of industry issues, needs, and problems

Eight years of directly related experience

Classified Hazardous Locations experience

Detailed knowledge of the technical vocabulary common to the field evaluation business

Expert knowledge of NEC, Building Codes, Regulatory and conformity standards in use in areas of expertise

Demonstrated ability to apply project-handling concepts in use in areas of expertise, including application to complex, new, or unusual products

Candidate needs to be located close to airport due to high travel requirements

Preferred

University Degree (Bachelor's degree) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an ABET accredited program prefered

Experience with Hazard Based Safety Engineering (HBSE) concepts

Home Based Position - Southern California Area - other locations may be acceptable based on experience