NRTL Certification Manager

Bureau Veritas Group

. Manage and maintain the NRTL Product Safety Program within the global Bureau Veritas network .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing NRTL Product Safety Certification Programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and leading diverse teams in the testing and certification of electrical products. Proficient in developing business plans, KPIs, and maintaining stakeholder relationships while conducting audits and inspections.

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NRTL Product Safety Program ManagementHazardous Location Testing and CertificationElectrical Product Certification StandardsStakeholder Relationship ManagementQuality Assurance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering DegreeTesting and Certification of Electrical ProductsRisk Assessment and Compliance ValidationCertification Reviews and DecisionsFactory Inspections and SurveillanceLaboratory Certification AuditsKPI Development and ReportingRegulatory Compliance InterpretationHazardous Location Standards (ATEX, IECEx)Industry Standards Familiarity (NFPA 70, IEC 60079)

Soft Skills

Client InteractionProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory Instrumentation and EquipmentCertification Evaluation Systems

Industry Keywords

NRTL CertificationAccreditation BodiesCertification Program RulesStakeholder EngagementMarket Sampling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and maintain the NRTL Product Safety Program within the global Bureau Veritas network
Develop business plans for maintaining, expanding, and improving the program
Participate in financial and budget review and planning
Develop and report on KPIs
Maintain relationships with stakeholders, scheme owners, accreditation bodies, and SDOs
Develop, maintain, and improve NRTL Product Safety Certification Programs
Serve as principal contact with accreditors and governing bodies
Ensure compliance with certification program rules
Conduct and oversee external laboratory certification audits
Monitor and develop programs at external laboratories
Certify and withdraw clients and factories within the program
Perform certification reviews and decisions for product safety standards
Direct factory inspections, surveillance activities, and market sampling worldwide
Train and witness factory inspectors and review inspection and surveillance reports
Survey customers, resolve complaints, promote certification, provide training and seminars, and attend industry conferences
Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and partner agreements with outside test laboratories
Maintain regulatory, accreditation, certification, registration, pricing, SOP, independence, conflict-of-interest, trademark, and registration records
Support accreditation audits, corrective actions, laboratory certification projects, and Sales

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a BS technical degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering
Ten (10) years of progressive experience in the testing or certification of electrical products
Demonstrated experience leading a diverse group of people
Demonstrated experience in dealing directly with customers and auditors
3+ years in hazardous location testing, evaluation, and certification (ATEX, IECEx, NEC Article 500/505 standards)
Demonstrated expertise in hazardous location project reviews, including risk assessment and compliance validation
Familiarity with industry standards (NFPA 70, IEC 60079 series) and regulatory frameworks
Quality Assurance knowledge desired
An equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree
Technical aptitude and ability to assimilate and assess new information
Familiarity with Quality Assurance concepts, processes, and systems
Client interaction, problem-solving, organizational, communication, presentation, computer, and interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret regulations and standards
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and equipment pertaining to certification evaluations