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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Positions currently available with ANSI and the ANSI-ASQ (American Society for Quality) National Accreditation Board ACLASS and ANAB programs include:

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Job Title: 12145 Senior Supervising Engineer Dist Engineering NERC
Company Name: Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI)
Job city: Washington, DC
Type: Full-time
Job posted: 04/18/12

Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is one of the largest electricity delivery and natural gas companies in the mid-Atlantic region. More than 1.8 million customers in Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia depend on PHI for their electricity and natural gas needs.

We are seeking a Senior Supervising Engineer Dist Engineering NERC to join the staff at our Washington, DC location. The successful candidate will be selected to fill one of two areas within the Pepco Distribution Engineering Group: an area or district responsible for all distribution engineering activities within a geographical area in Maryland or the District of Columbia OR the regional reliability engineering section located at the Benning Service Center supporting tactical reliability activities in the Pepco service territory.

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 7 years of progressive, relevant engineer experience as described below
  • Extensive experience demonstrating skill leading and/or directing distribution engineering activities to include: - designing, constructing, operating and/or maintaining transmission and/or distribution systems; - interpreting and applying various engineering federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines (for example, Public Service Commission tariff, environmental regulations, state highway regulations).
  • Exerience demonstrating skill building relationships with individuals internal and external to the organization (for example, serving as a liaison, working with government agencies, consultants and/or contractors).
  • Experience demonstrating skill managing engineering projects/activities with individuals internal and external to the organization.
  • Experience demonstrating skill promoting and ensuring a safe work environment in compliance with Federal, state, local and company regulations (for example, OSHA).
  • Experience demonstrating skill using business and financial management concepts to develop, implement, and/or monitor area and/or project budgets.
  • Experience demonstrating skill using the basic functions of PC-based word processing, spreadsheet and email software.
  • Ability and willingness to work in a variety of work environments including outdoors in all weather conditions, on or around energized electrical equipment, in confined spaces, underground and in noisy and dirty environments.
  • Ability and willingness to work extended hours, non-standard hours and work during emergency situations.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to various company locations and work sites.
  • Ability and willingness to wear and use safety equipment (for example, hard hat, safety glasses) as required by Federal, State, Local and PHI regulations.
  • Must successfully complete the First Line Supervisor Assessment.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Must successfully pass Criminal History Records Check.
  • Must successfully pass a medical screening to include a drug test.
  • This position is a NERC Regulated position. As such, a background check will be conducted on the incumbent every seven years. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to complete annual NERC compliance training.

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
  • Professional Engineer's license.
  • Experience demonstrating skill supervising others to include monitoring performance, conducting performance appraisals, coaching and counseling employees.
  • Experience demonstrating skill providing leadership, direction and professional development to a staff of engineers and technical support personnel in the planning, developing, organizing, coordinating and executing of a variety of engineering projects/activities or environmental issues/programs.
  • Experience demonstrating skill administering and interpreting a union contract.
  • Experience demonstrating skill ensuring compliance with distribution and line construction standards, National Electric Safety Code and safety practices.
  • Experience demonstrating skill ensuring compliance with federal, state, local and company budget and expenditure guidelines and regulations (for example, Sarbanes Oxley).
  • Experience demonstrating skill developing and/or implementing process improvements.
  • Experience demonstrating skill representing a company on industry/external issues (for example, providing expert testimony, participating on committees).
  • Experience demonstrating skill developing and delivering formal presentations to senior management and using presentation software.
  • Experience demonstrating skill using C3/CIS, SAP, WMIS and/or GIS.
Applying for position:

Please apply online at http://www.phicareers.com

PHI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.

Job Title: 12213 Distribution Designer D
Company Name: Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI)
Job city: Washington, DC
Type: Full-time
Job posted: 04/19/12

Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is one of the largest electricity delivery and natural gas companies in the mid-Atlantic region. More than 1.8 million customers in Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia depend on PHI for their electricity and natural gas needs.

We are seeking a Distribution Designer D to join the staff at our Washington, DC location. In this role, you will receive training and performs assignments (with supervision) involving processing, design and modification of engineering and or construction plans for service connections, distribution projects and related work.

Required:

  • Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field OR two years of college level engineering course work OR the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
  • Experience demonstrating skill using drafting and Computer Aided Drafting software.
  • Experience demonstrating skill reading and interpreting construction plans and/or engineering drawings.
  • Experience demonstrating skill following technical instructions or procedures (for example, operating procedures, standards, code requirements, specifications).
  • Experience demonstrating skill performing mathematical computations involving algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
  • Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software to perform work functions (for example, communicate with others, create and modify letters, perform calculations).
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required.
  • Ability and willingness to work during emergency conditions and storms as required.
  • Ability and willingness to wear and use safety equipment as required by Federal, State, Local and company regulations.
  • Ability and willingness to adhere to safety regulations and policies.
  • Ability and willingness to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time (for example, lifting, entering/exiting manhole covers, climbing ladders and scaffolding, bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, pulling/pushing, standing, walking, and squatting).
  • Ability and willingness to work in a variety of work environments including outdoors in all weather conditions, on or around energized equipment, in confined spaces, underground, in heavy traffic and in noisy and dirty environments with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Ability and willingness to travel to various Company locations and work sites.
  • Must successfully pass qualification tests.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must pass the Criminal History Records Check.
  • Must successfully pass a medical screening to include a drug test.

Preferred:

  • Experience demonstrating knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity.
  • Experience demonstrating skill using GIS, GWD and/or WMIS (work management information system) to perform work functions (for example, create sketches, maintain accurate data, update the status of projects, create job instructions).
  • Experience demonstrating skill initiating and designing engineering solutions for internal and external customer requests.
  • Experience demonstrating skill using and maintaining various hand tools and instruments (for example, tape measure, measuring wheel, gas detector, survey instruments).
  • Experience demonstrating skill interfacing and coordinating with other departments, companies, and contractors.
  • Experience demonstrating skill preparing and modifying documentation such as contract agreements and cost letters.
  • Experience demonstrating skill performing outage evaluation in emergency restoration efforts and/or performing secondary roles.
  • Experience demonstrating skill reviewing and evaluating billing terms and issues.
Applying for position:

Please apply online at http://www.phicareers.com

PHI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.

Job Title: Staff Operations Researcher
Company Name: Lockheed Martin Corporation
Job city: Washington, DC
Type: Full-time
Job posted: 04/05/12

This position will support the production, review and dissemination of federal government voluntary minimum performance standards for law enforcement equipment, including development of equipment performance standards, test methods, compliance and/or certification programs, user guides and best practices. Requires management, facilitation, analytical and technical abilities combined with knowledge and application of conformity assessment principles, as well as knowledge of general engineering practices and associated manufacturing processes, techniques and follow - up inspection and/or surveillance programs.

Key tasks of the position include:

  • Maintain, lead, and facilitate several on-going Special Technical Committees (STC’s) (see www.NIJ.gov/Standards for information on STC’s)
  • Organize and arrange monthly meetings and associated conference calls etc. for ongoing and new STC’s
  • Develop and obtain approvals for expert participant list for 2 TBD STC’s.
  • Manage the tracking, edits, reviews, publication and dissemination of several standards documents
  • Create, draft, review all necessary support documents as required
  • Initiate and manage the development of: test methods, standards, test methodologies, certification programs and users guides as identified during the STC process and as necessary
  • Participation in Standards Development Organizations (SDO’s, such as: ASTM, NFPA, IEEE, ISO, IAB, etc) and leverage ongoing standard development opportunities
  • Coordinate standard development activities with other federal agencies, test laboratories, certification bodies, professional associations, and equipment manufacturers
  • Present technical and complex data or findings at conferences / symposiums

Minimum requirement....

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority.

Required skills...

  • Expertise in the area of standards development
  • Subject matter expertise in one or more technical areas such as material or mechanical engineering, manufacturing processes, quality assurance and/or conformity assessment programs
  • Ability to lead and facilitate diverse groups of professionals; manage and resolve conflicts; produce deliverables through group consensus
  • Ability to present technical and complex data or findings to a variety of audiences
  • Ability to multi-task several highly complex and possibly politically sensitive projects simultaneously
  • Expertise in report writing, reviewing, editing, publication and dissemination
  • Ability to contribute substantively to areas being researched, including the identification of new and/or previously unknown or untried resources
  • Demonstrated expertise in computer applications.
  • Minimum in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other data sharing programs as appropriate (e.g., MS SharePoint, email, EFAX, etc).
  • Ability to identify the expertise required or deemed necessary for the development or revision of various equipment performance standards and subsequent recruitment of participants who can provide expertise in those areas
Applying for position:

Please contact:
Mr. Allyn Morriss
ISGS/Civil - Talent Sourcing Consultant
Corporate Talent Acquisition
Lockheed Martin Corporation
allyn.s.morriss@lmco.com
Office: 408.742.1812

Job Title: Technical Program Manager (Grade 7)
Company Name: NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Job city: Arlington, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Job posted: 04/02/12

The NEMA Technical Services Department has an immediate opening for a Technical Program Manager (Grade 7) to provide professional support to technical committees and projects of the electrical manufacturing industries. The Manager has the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of standardization in the electrical industries. Specifically, working with manufacturing companies brings this position to the forefront of innovation and product application. Representing industry on national committees and engaging in discussions across industries allow the Manager to increase both personal expertise and NEMA’s influence. Assignments may include:

  • Develop and maintain manufacturing and performance standards and technical documents. Coordinate technical and administrative activities and assignments. Organize and staff meetings, producing meeting agenda, minutes and reports. Project/program management. Liaison with other industry organizations. Position routinely works with technical experts in member and non-member companies, SDO’s and others.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing and performance standards related to the assigned American National Standards (ANSI) accredited standards committees.
  • Collaborate US/Canada/Mexico North American standards harmonization and coordination committees
  • Initiate, monitor, and ensure active progress on international standards projects assigned to technical committees and related US Technical Advisory Groups.
  • Other technical activities such as pursuing opportunities with emerging technologies, representing the Association at industry meetings, liaison with other stakeholder organizations, serving on interdepartmental project teams, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position requires:

An engineering or technical degree or equivalent technical background, 3-5 years of successful project management experience, excellent oral and written communications skills, and very good computer skills. Standards development and volunteer committee experience a plus.

Reports to:

Vice President, Technical Services or one of his assigns

NEMA is the association of electrical and medical imaging equipment manufacturers, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its member companies manufacture a diverse array of products including power transmission and distribution equipment, lighting systems, factory automation and control systems, and medical diagnostic imaging systems. Worldwide annual sales of NEMA-scope products exceed $120 billion. NEMA is also an ANSI accredited standards development organization.

We offer a fast-paced, goal-driven, working environment with competitive salaries, pay for performance opportunities, and excellent benefits including: 12 paid holidays, flexible working hours, a defined contribution (401k) plan, excellent medical and dental plan options, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy. We are conveniently located near the Rosslyn Metro.

Applying for position:

Interested individuals may email a current resume, specifying salary requirements, to careers@nema.org or fax a hard copy to 703.841.3372.

Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

Job Title: Standards Programs Liaison
Company Name: Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Job city: Arlington, VA
Type: Full-time
Job posted: 03/28/12

We are seeking an energized, highly organized team player for the position of Programs Liaison. This role is responsible for the day-to-day activities of an association’s Technology and Standards department. This position requires developed database, meeting planning, project management, time management, administrative, and customer service skills. The person selected will need to exhibit strong professionalism, business etiquette, and analytical skills to provide quality information and services to members and customers in the telecommunications technology industry.

The Liaison takes full ownership of assigned work, employs a continuous improvement approach, and proactively ensures that deliverables and outputs of the committees and programs are high quality, accurate and timely.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Standards Development Support — coordinate document processing assignments, scheduling, daily operations and support to ensure compliance with procedures and time limits
  • Meeting Planning — take input from Committee Managers, negotiate with hotels and related services to schedule, publicize and support committee meetings — includes solicitation and review of bids, and execution of contracts; effectively control costs
  • Member Services — populate and maintain accuracy of participant records; respond to committee participant inquiries; support Committee Managers and committee leadership requests
  • Member Recruitment and Retention — support committee outreach efforts, database management
  • Information Resources Management — enter and maintain website content related to committees and their programs
  • Assist with other Technology and Standards team projects as needed and directed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of three years of relevant experience, or a combination of five years’ experience and education.
  • Strong working knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
  • Working knowledge and experience with AVECTRA netFORUM or other association management database programs is highly desirable.
  • Experience in Drupal programming desirable.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • High initiative and proactive approach to progressing work and learning new skills.
  • Association experience, standards development or member services experience highly desirable.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • High customer service orientation
  • Attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively and positively in a fast-paced team environment are essential.
  • Occasional travel may be required to participate in events and conferences
  • Other job related duties as assigned
Applying for position:

TIA offers excellent benefits and compensation commensurate with experience. Interested applicants must submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to TIAJobs@tiaonline.org.
TIA is an equal opportunity employer.


Job Title: Program manager, Industry affairs – Standards and Safety
Company Name: Plastics industry trade association
Job city: Washington, DC
Type: Full-time
Job posted: 02/28/12

General Summary: Manage and supervise all aspects of the Committee on Equipment Statistics program and Safety Statistics and Awards program. Coordinate and support American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and Equipment Council guidelines processes. Assist in planning, development and implementation of Equipment Council programs and projects pertaining to codes, standards and statistics-related activities.

Essential Functions:

Overall Functions:
  • Direct and manage all aspects of the Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES). Work with Communications and Marketing Department staff to develop and design all CES, safety award and codes/standards-related publications.
  • Manage safety statistics and awards program.
  • Manage compliance of machinery safety standards with ANSI Standards.
  • Assist in Equipment Council activities and management.
Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES):
  • Work with CES Committee to plan, organize and manage all activities of the committee in conjunction with the Equipment Council and SPI’s overall goals. Integrate broader SPI policy and program goals into committee programming..
  • Develop, recommend, implement and manage the CES budget, programs and activities.
  • Manage communications among members, consultant(s) and third party data processing firm.
  • Direct flow of information emanating from Committee, including data exchange programs with international partners.
  • Within Committee, conduct member impact analyses and surveys of public policy matters, as directed.
  • Provide regular communications to SPI staff and broader membership on Committee activities.
  • Assure the timely collection of data for monthly and quarterly reports; coordinate quarterly report release.
  • Organize and produce, as directed, bi-annual CES meeting content.
  • Manage process to identify, confirm and orient leadership for CES.
  • Collaborate with Committee to produce agendas and programs.
  • Coordinate with Trade Shows and Conferences Department Staff with respect to meeting planning logistics. Coordinate with Communications and Marketing Department Staff in promoting meetings.
Safety Statistics and Awards Program:
  • Manage the Safety Statistics and Awards program, to include:
    • Development and implementation of the yearly budget, project timeline and corresponding activities.
    • Oversight of data entry process, which includes data entry of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) log entries and injuries; generation of data and reports.
  • Produce final awards recognition for members.
  • Coordinate with Communications and Marketing Department Staff to promote the program and maintain related webpages.
Manage Machinery Safety Standards Program:
  • Manage the cyclical review and verification of machinery standards in compliance with ANSI process.
  • Develop, recommend, implement and manage the Standards budget, programs and activities.
  • Define working group and procedure for review, comments and appropriate vetting process for updating changes.
  • Receive and respond to all communications received through process.
  • Act as point of contact for ANSI within SPI.
  • Work with international partners as necessary to promote the harmonization of standards and guidelines where possible and beneficial to the industry.
  • Supply revised standard to appropriate parties and SPI for distribution and sales.
Equipment Council:
  • Assist in Equipment Council activities and management, including program, budget, and content development and implementation related to the Equipment Conferences; provide support for council meetings; and manage mass communications to members regarding important Council issues.
  • Maintain Council and related websites, in collaboration with Communications and Marketing team.
Communication:
  • Regularly contribute to SPI’s industry communications tools (e.g., Inside Edge, In the Hopper blog).
Budgets:
  • Develop and implement applicable program budgets. Conduct front-line oversight of budget implementation.
  • Ensure adherence to established budgets.
Other:
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Have fun in your job.

Job Standards:

  • Staff member must adhere to all relevant SPI policies and procedures.
  • Staff member is expected to provide excellent customer service to members and other staff at all times.
  • Member communications, telephone, written and oral, are a central part of SPI’s day-to-day business. Staff member will be expected to treat member communications as a top priority.
  • Staff member, as an SPI employee, is a representative of the entire plastics industry, notwithstanding particular job focus or area of concentration.

Relationships:

  • Internally: Interface with SPI staff, SPI counsel and membership.
  • Externally: Interface with codes and standards making bodies, government agencies, organizations, trade groups, coalitions, vendors and other plastics industry stakeholders as required in fulfillment of job goals.
  • Staff member, as an SPI employee, is a representative of the entire plastics industry, notwithstanding particular job focus or area of concentration.

Job Requirements:

  • Education: College degree required.
  • Experience: Three years previous trade association or relevant industry experience preferred.
  • Special Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of standards development procedures required, ANSI specifically preferred. Proficient in the use of appropriate Office applications, association databases, desktop publishing, PC’s and other supporting technologies. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to prioritize and to work on a variety of projects simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to build consensus between groups of differing opinions. Superior analytical skills. Teamwork, ethical behavior, ability to quickly and easily adjust to change and work under pressure, customer service orientation Ability to travel.
Applying for position:

To learn more about SPI, go to www.plasticsindustry.org

Interested Applicants should send cover letter, salary reqs, and resume to:
Email: HR@plasticsindustry.org
Fax in confidence to HR Dept: 202.296.7246.
Mail: HR Dept, The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., 1667 K St., NW, Ste 1000, Washington DC 20006.

This is a full time position. We offer competitive salaries, with excellent benefits to include: employer contribution to 401(k) – 3% of salary, PPO health and dental, optional HDHP with HSA – to which employer contributes $750. All benefits start on day one of employment. In addition, we are convenient to metro.

Job Title: Standards developer and certification body
Company Name: American Society of Sanitary Engineering
Job city: Westlake OH
Type: Full-time
Job posted: 02/17/12

Principal Duties:

  • Review all product listing applications for technical content & completeness.
  • Determine if a product listing application meets scope of the standard.
  • Review laboratory test reports.
  • Perform factory and laboratory audits.
  • Assist with maintaining accreditation to ISO Guide 65 / CAN P-3-G.
  • Review modification requests.
  • Develop and revise test reports for standards.
  • Provide recommendations for testing to revised standards.
  • Coordinate the development and revision of standards.
  • Provide technical review of standards.
  • Field technical questions from manufacturers, labs, code officials and general public.
  • Communication with manufacturers and laboratories.
  • Support Quality Control System management.
  • Perform other duties as requested

Required Qualifications:

  • Mechanical engineering degree.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong administrative skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings and perform visual and mechanical inspection to determine product quality against standards.
  • Strong organizational, time and project management skills.
  • Strong computer skills (PC based environment, Microsoft Office and similar software).
  • Familiar with engineering processes and procedures, including document control.
  • Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with limited direction.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work well with others / engaging personality.
  • Minimum of 3 years work experience in mechanical engineering
  • Strong writing and editing skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience or skill in technical writing.
  • Experience with lead auditing.
  • Working knowledge of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) policies pertaining to standards development or product certification bodies.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory codes, laws, and ordinances relevant to areas of standards development.
  • Experience participating on standards development committees.

Salary range is $55-80k plus benefits.

Applying for position:

Please send all resumes and position inquiries to Ken Van Wagnen ken@asse-plumbing.org or by fax 440.835.3488

ASSE is an equal opportunity employer

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