CERTIFICATION ENGINEER EXPLOSION SAFETY (M/F/D)

About usSince its founding in 1925, DEKRA's promise has been to ensure the safety of human interaction with technology and the environment. DEKRA generated revenues of around 3.1 billion euros in 2017. The company currently employs around 52,000 people in more than 60 countries on five continents.We have a clear and ambitious vision for the future. The vision for our 100th anniversary in 2025 is to see DEKRA as the global partner for a secure world.What you are going to doYou evaluate products that are applied in areas with an explosion hazard following norm schemes like ATEX. This is done on basis of drawing, test results, manuals and – in some cases – of simulation results.You will be working in a group of enthusiastic and highly qualified specialists in the field of product type approval, audits and trainings. When you start with us, you will commence with a training program for Certification Engineer. On basis of already present knowledge and experience, such a program takes about a year. You will be coached by a designated mentor and during this period you work in projects for clients.Once you’re qualified, you manage your own projects in close cooperation with a support officer. You are the point of contact for the client. You’re involved in the sales process by giving input for quotations. Upon commencing of the project, you will be making the project plan for a successful project from start to finish. Required tests are conducted in our laboratory in Arnhem.The products that you evaluate include for example weighing scales, temperature, pressure, flow or vibration sensors, transmitters, PLC’s, barriers, et cetera. Typically, you run several projects in parallel as they have an intermittent character. You work in a team with six engineers working in the field of intrinsic safety, and 20 other colleagues in the team of Explosion Safety.There are several ways to grow in our team. You can qualify for multiple methods of protections and certification schemes, and you can gain experience with more complex or a broader range of to be certified products. You can qualify as reviewer where you review product evaluations of colleagues or qualify as certification manager that issues the certificate. Also, you can qualify as auditor where you perform an on-site audit at the client’s production facility of the quality system and, importantly, if the as-produced product is equal the certified product. And, over time, you could move your interest to sales, business development or the maintenance of our various accreditations (ATEX, IECEx, et cetera).Our clients are located worldwide, the majority based in Northwest Europe. You will be working in an international environment. Travelling is a possibility, of course in consultation with the employee. There is a variety of work and challenges!What makes working with Explosion Safety so interesting? This is what you future colleague says:“I’m working over twenty years in the team and my experience is that can keep developing yourselves, specialize and grow. This in the different technical expertise of explosion protection types and different international certification schemes.”ResponsibilitiesPoint of contact for the client;Delivering input for quotations to sales;Making of project plans and work at multiple projects at the same time;Evaluate products, units and / or installations for explosion safety;Reporting.Your profileYou have a master degree in (technical) physics or a comparable technical university degree;Knowledge about regulations in the field of explosion safety is beneficial, such as ATEX 114/IECEx02 and /or safe working environment ATEX 153 and relevant norms;You can easily switch between different projects;You are a good communicator;Sufficient command of the Dutch and English language, command of the German language is beneficial;Prepared to travel internationally.Here is what we offerCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits;A variable performance bonus scheme;Travel and remote work allowances;Discount on various insurance plans;Abundant opportunities for career growth, supported by multiple training programs;Engage in a challenging role within a cohesive team of proficient experts in a dynamic and international setting.Location: Anywhere in Europe. Preferably Spain (Madrid, Malaga, Barcelona, Valencia...)More about DEKRADEKRA is the world's largest non-listed expert organization in testing, inspecting, and certifying according to international safety and sustainability standards. Founded in Germany in 1925, the company's mission was to inspect vehicles to ensure traffic safety. Today, we offer a wide range of services, from product safety testing, audits, and inspections to damage assessment and HSE consulting. We operate in over 60 countries to ensure safety on the road, at home, and in the workplace worldwide. Explore all our services here.We have a clear mission: as a leader in testing, certification and inspection, we ensure that products, assets, and technologies are safe, reliable, and sustainable – building trust between people and technology. And you are welcome to join! Discover more about DEKRA here.