Fire Safety Technician - 2nd Shift

UL, LLC • Northbrook, IL • 5d ago

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Technician to join our Fire Protection Lab team in Northbrook, IL. This is a 2nd shift position, running Monday through Friday from 1 PM to 9 PM, focused on large-scale fire testing of wire and cable products. The role involves physical work in a demanding lab environment and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to safety testing processes.

Lab Environment:

The Fire Protection Lab includes three burn chambers, including a two-story riser chamber used for large-scale fire tests. The work is physically intensive, involving:

Heavy lifting, bending, stooping, and ladder climbing]

Use of respirators due to exposure to toxic smoke, dust, and debris

Operation of forklifts and hand pallet jacks for sample handling

A dirty and dynamic environment requiring safety awareness and physical resilience

Set up and operate test equipment and burn chambers for fire testing

Build and adapt test setups based on datasheets and engineering instructions

Examine test samples and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Conduct tests following defined plans and record results accurately

Evaluate sample performance and document findings in test reports

Perform routine maintenance and basic calibration of lab equipment

Communicate with clients and internal teams during test setups and execution

Maintain a clean and organized lab area

Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements

Use Labware to build samples, manage data packages, and close projects

Set up and operate test equipment and burn chambers for fire testing

Build and adapt test setups based on datasheets and engineering instructions

Examine test samples and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Conduct tests following defined plans and record results accurately

Evaluate sample performance and document findings in test reports

Perform routine maintenance and basic calibration of lab equipment

Communicate with clients and internal teams during test setups and execution

Maintain a clean and organized lab area

Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements

Use Labware to build samples, manage data packages, and close projects

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:

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