Acoustic Test Engineer

Overview

Element has an exciting opportunity for an Acoustic Test Engineer – Facade Testing (Acoustics – Building Systems).

The role will be responsible for project specifications review, test method statement preparation and performing laboratory and onsite site acoustic tests for facade systems.

This position will be based in DIP Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Performing Acoustic laboratory and site tests for facade systems in accordance with relevant international standards such as ASTM, AAMA, CWCT, BS EN etc., understanding the project requirements
• Preparing the test method statements and reports, reviewing the project specific ITPs and risk assessments
• Understand the project requirements and preparation of test rig for installation as per the drawings
• Implementation of quality related activities such as personnel training, equipment maintenance/calibration, face quality audits, and manage the laboratory accreditation programs such as UKAS, IAS etc
• Assign tasks to laboratory personnel and define procedures to be followed, review test results & data, and provide technical guidance/ recommendations
• People skills to maintain relations and interactions with clients, and vendors
  
  

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with good working knowledge in aluminum curtain walls, unitized systems, window / doors systems, sliding system, louvers, balustrade/handrails. Skylights, partitions, roofing systems etc
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Facade and Aluminum industry, especially in testing industry with good knowledge in relevant acoustic, testing standards and regulations, interpretation and effective communication of test procedures, specifications and results with team members, clients, consultants, specifiers etc
• Excellent verbal, written, communication and leadership skills, along with computers and software skills required for the role
• People skills to maintain relations and interactions with clients, and vendors
• Have a valid UAE driving license and ready to travel to sites when required
  
  

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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