Grenada Bureau of Standards: Job Vacancy — Technical Officer, Metrology

The Grenada Bureau of Standards is inviting suitable candidates to apply for the following position:

Job Title: Technical Officer, Metrology

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 organisation
• 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 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 [email protected], 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 31 December 2024.