Technical Officer: Metrology – Grenada Bureau of Standards

Lab Technician, Quality Control
December 11, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Implement measures to support the enforcement of the National Metrology Act and its Regulations;
  • Development of testing protocol for pattern approval, initial verification and in-service verification of measuring and weighing devices;
  • Perform testing inclusive of examinations on measuring and weighing devices for pattern approval, initial and in-service use.
  • Conduct testing and Examination of Weighing and Measuring Equipment for Pattern approval, Initial Verification and In-service Verification;Implement programmes for the maintenance of traceability for national and reference standards under the control of the GDBS;
  • Calibration and verification of reference and working measurement standards used by the GDBS and clients;
  • Calibration and verification of reference and working measurement devices used by the GDBS and clients;
  • Supervise the execution of the annual legal metrology programme;
  • Supervision of the metrology inspectorate;
  • Provide technical guidance and support to industry on metrology matters;
  • Preparation of calibration, verification, departmental, quarterly and annual reports and workplans;
  • Update and validate data entry into the Information Management System, where applicable;
  • Assist in the implementation of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard;
  • Promotion of quality awareness throughout the organization;
  • Represent the GDBS at national, regional and international meetings and committees on metrology and matters relating to the work of the GDBS
  • Conduct and/or assist in the implementation of training programmes on metrology and related matters

Qualifications

  • University degree in one or more of the scientific disciplines covered by the work of the Bureau, e.g., Physics, Mathematics or Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • A minimum of three (3) years scientific experience;
  • Experience in the implementation of standards, including international regulations, or a preparedness to undergo training in standards work is essential;
  • At least 2 years of operating experience with managerial disciplines, particularly quality management

Applications should be emailed to gdbs1989@gmail.com, with the subject listing the position being applied for and the applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer, Queen’s Park, St. George’s.

Additional information can be found on our website, www.gdbs.gd.

The deadline for applications is December 31st, 2024.

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