Engineer, Fuels

About Us:Since 1997, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has delivered public safety services on behalf of the government of Ontario. With headquarters in west Toronto, the TSSA is a self-funded, not-for-profit organization that employs approximately 450 staff across Ontario. The roles within the TSSA are as diverse as the Province we serve. It takes all kinds of people with varied skillsets and backgrounds to meet our organizational goals, but our employees share a few key traits: • We are passionate about public safety. • We are highly skilled, problem-solvers. • We are collaborators who are invested in the communities we work in. • We are more than employees; we are serving the greater good. • We are committed to life-long learning and development. • We operate with the highest integrity.Position Summary:Engineer employees are represented by The Society of United Professionals, IFPTE Local 160. As an Engineer in the Fuels program, you are responsible to assess the safety of submissions from clients for registration or variance to the design of fuels systems and devices in accordance with the provincial act, regulations and adapted codes and standards. In addition a Fuels Engineer participates in incident review, code development and other projects to effectively improve the safety of Fuels equipment in Ontario. Job Responsibilities:Evaluate system and device submissions in relation to the Ontario Regulations and adapted codes and standards (CSA, ASME, ANSI and ISO) including:Review TSSA application forms and confirm submitter’s qualificationsAnalyze the system or device’s technical drawings and calculations from the submission or site inspection Follow up with client to address outstanding information requirements or technical issuesPresent and review submission with internal committees where necessary (e.g. variances) Extend approval through issuing of approvals, variances and registrations as appropriateRespond to client requests for consultation regarding the regulations, codes and standardsCollaborate with TSSA Inspectors and/or Investigators in safety incident investigations to determine compliance levels and conduct root cause analysis Research changes to codes + standards and share with TSSA colleagues such as other Engineers, Inspectors and Investigators Contribute to the creation and maintenance of internal process documentation such as SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and external documents for clients Identify and ensure compliance on fuel appliance recalls (i.e. identifying and communicating risk to mfg. and CSA, issuing safety orders, follow-up) as required Actively participate in promoting public safety as a member of technical standard committees and through participation and presentations at industry association meetingsContinuously develop knowledge of device and system design as well as applicable regulatory documentationJob Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science or its equivalent as defined by Prof. Eng. of Ont. (PEO)P.Eng. license is required3-5 years of engineering experience with a regulator or in the fuels industryPropane experience, specifically with Mobile Food Trucks and Carts is an assetSound knowledge of fuel devices and system designDetailed knowledge of the pertinent acts, regulations and safety codes and standardsSkills in analyzing structural, mechanical, and electric drawings, manuals, PLC programming languages and logic diagramsSoftware application proficiency in Microsoft Office and databasesInclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment:TSSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building and maintaining collaborative, caring and positive work environments so that our employees bring their whole selves to work each and every day. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.TSSA is pleased to offer accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a job opportunity, or are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please advise of any accommodations you may require.