NRTL Certification Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee and uphold the NRTL Product Safety Program across the global Bureau Veritas network.

• Create strategic business plans aimed at sustaining, enhancing, and expanding the program.

• Engage in financial review and budget planning activities.

• Develop and present key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Foster relationships with stakeholders, scheme owners, accreditation entities, and Standards Development Organizations (SDOs).

• Create, sustain, and enhance NRTL Product Safety Certification Programs.

• Act as the primary liaison with accreditors and regulatory bodies.

• Ensure adherence to the rules governing certification programs.

• Conduct and supervise external laboratory certification audits.

• Oversee and develop initiatives at external laboratories.

• Certify and revoke clients and factories participating in the program.

• Execute certification reviews and make decisions regarding product safety standards.

• Direct global factory inspections, surveillance operations, and market sampling activities.

• Train and evaluate factory inspectors, as well as review inspection and surveillance documentation.

• Survey clients, address complaints, advocate for certification, deliver training and seminars, and participate in industry conferences.

• Negotiate agreements with suppliers, including pricing and partnerships with external testing laboratories.

• Maintain comprehensive records related to regulatory compliance, accreditation, certification, registration, pricing, standard operating procedures, independence, conflict-of-interest, trademarks, and registrations.

• Assist in accreditation audits, corrective actions, laboratory certification initiatives, and support for Sales.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a BS technical degree, ideally in Electrical Engineering.

• At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in the testing or certification of electrical products.

• Proven experience in leading a diverse team.

• Experience in direct interactions with customers and auditors.

• Over three (3) years in testing, evaluation, and certification for hazardous locations (ATEX, IECEx, NEC Article 500/505 standards).

• Demonstrated expertise in hazardous location project evaluations, including risk assessments and compliance validation.

• Knowledge of industry standards (NFPA 70, IEC 60079 series) and regulatory frameworks.

• Quality Assurance knowledge is preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Technical proficiency and the ability to assimilate and evaluate new information.

• Familiarity with Quality Assurance concepts, processes, and systems.

• Strong skills in client interaction, problem-solving, organization, communication, presentation, computer use, and interpersonal relations.

• Capacity to interpret regulations and standards.

• Familiarity with laboratory instruments and equipment related to certification evaluations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible working arrangements and vacation policies.

• Supportive work environment fostering collaboration and innovation.