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Entry LevelFull-time
Salary Range
$40,375 - $54,625 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
The Technical Project Manager is responsible for managing QAN QAR projects, conducting audits, and handling related corrective actions. This role reports directly to the Certification Manager – Hazardous Locations and plays a key role in ensuring compliance with international standards.
Key Responsibilities
- →Conduct QAN/QAR audits to verify manufacturer and factory compliance to EN/ISO/IEC 80079-34, IECEx 02, ISO 9001:2015, and other relevant requirements
- →Review client-provided QAN/QAR submissions to ensure documentation packages are complete prior to formal audit
- →Prepare audit schedules, agendas, checklists, and supporting materials for internal and external audits
- →Compile audit reports and technical documentation to aid Certification Decisions
- →Document audit findings and NCRs clearly and objectively in QAN/QAR audit reports
- →Review and evaluate client NCR responses and verify effectiveness of proposed corrective actions
- →Prepare QAN and QAR certificates in strict accordance with IECEx and ATEX regulatory requirements
- →Collaborate with audit, inspection and operations teams to develop annual QAN/QAR audit schedule
- →Complete peer review of audit reports from peer/affiliate/contract auditors
- →Maintain audit traceability, ensuring all evidence is appropriately collected, stored, and secured
- →Process suspension, cancellation and reinstatement of authorized manufacturers and factories based on audit outcome
- →Facilitate timely communication of findings and project status with relevant SGS teams
- →Actively participate in and support external audits conducted by national and international accreditation bodies
- →Assist in preparing responses to external customer or regulatory body audit requests
- →Monitor recurring issues and trends to support continuous improvement initiatives
- →Conduct other specialized audits and surveillance inspections as required
- →Maintain up to date knowledge of internal policies, international standards and industry specific quality requirement changes
- →Perform additional duties as required to support evolving needs of the Hazardous Location certification team
Requirements
- ✓Experience in QAN/QAR audits and hazardous locations certification
- ✓Strong knowledge of EN/ISO/IEC 80079-34, IECEx 02, ISO 9001:2015, and related standards
- ✓Excellent documentation and reporting skills
- ✓Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- ✓Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ✓Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements
- ✓Experience with audit scheduling and preparation
- ✓Ability to conduct peer reviews of audit reports
- ✓Knowledge of corrective action processes
- ✓Familiarity with international accreditation bodies
