Certification Specialist for HVAC

Statut d'emploi:PermanentType d'heures:À temps pleinNous avons besoin de vous pour former une équipe de calibre mondialLes activités du Groupe CSA reposent sur l’atteinte d’un idéal : rendre le monde meilleur, plus sûr et plus durable.Cet ideal est au coeur de notre mission depuis 1919, année où nous avons élaboré notre première norme d’ingénierie sur les ponts ferroviaires. Aujourd’hui, près de 100 ans plus tard, le Groupe CSA compte plus de 3 500 normes, codes et produits connexes.Le Groupe CSA, dont le siège social se trouve au Canada, est présent à l’échelle mondiale : il possède plus de 30 laboratoires et bureaux en Europe, en Asie et en Amérique du Nord. Il propose des services de mise à l’essai, d’inspection et de certification d’une vaste gamme de produits — des articles de maison aux technologies de pointe — pour veiller à ce qu’ils répondent à des exigences strictes en matière de sécurité, de performance et d’impact sur l’environnement.Nos employés sont fiers que leur travail ait une incidence positive sur la vie des gens. Nous avons besoin de personnes comme vous pour poursuivre notre mission en ce sens.Résumé du travail:CSA Group has an opportunity for a Certification Specialist - HVAC who has a strong knowledge of the HVAC industry requirements and has substantial experience in the related product standards including but not limited to: UL 60335-2-40 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40 Fourth Edition: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers.This role will provide high quality certification, testing and field evaluation services that meets the clients’ needs in the most efficient and effective manner possible while ensuring safe products are available in the public marketplace. This activity requires the interpretation of standards, processes, and procedures. Makes technical decisions based on a high degree of knowledge, training and experience on certification and testing to maintain the integrity of CSA’s global certification programs. The position will also work closely with the Principal Technical Lead to develop training, develop and assess staff technical expertise and related standard development activities.Responsibilities:Efficiently manages certification projects concurrently and ensures completion within time frames and cost deadlines in order to generate specified revenue targets. Evaluates products against requirements of national/international standards and precedent decisions. Makes technical decisions. Handles a wide spectrum of projects including those that are complex generating high revenue levels.Able to consistently maintain very high productivity while managing multiple projects with on-time and on-budget performance.Actively looks for efficiencies (continual improvement) and can demonstrate changes made to laboratory operations that have delivered productivity gains year on year.Identifies and seeks approval for the development of new or improved evaluation processes, standards interpretations and forms & templates. Identifies and seeks approval for the development of new or improved test facilities, including laboratory equipment and procedures.Reviews test data, reports and authorizes application of CSA Mark. Prepares Certification Reports and Certificates of Compliance.Participates in CSA Technical Network, Technical Panel as required and may support international standards development. Considered a technical authority both inside CSA and across industry as evidenced by participation in technical committees, authoring technical papers, etc.Efficiently manages certification projects concurrently and ensures completion within time frames and cost deadlines in order to generate specified revenue targets. Evaluates products against requirements of national/international standards and precedent decisions. Makes technical decisions. Handles a wide spectrum of projects including those that are complex generating high revenue levels.Able to consistently maintain very high productivity while managing multiple projects with on-time and on-budget performance.Actively looks for efficiencies (continual improvement) and can demonstrate changes made to laboratory operations that have delivered productivity gains year on year.Identifies and seeks approval for the development of new or improved evaluation processes, standards interpretations and forms & templates. Identifies and seeks approval for the development of new or improved test facilities, including laboratory equipment and procedures.Reviews test data, reports and authorizes application of CSA Mark. Prepares and/or signs Certification Reports and Certificates of Compliance.Participates in CSA Technical Network, Technical Panel as required and may support international standards development. Considered a technical authority both inside CSA and across industry as evidenced by participation in technical committees, authoring technical papers, etc.Conducts manufacturer’s facility assessment for CPC and SMT / SMTC programs. Conducts construction evaluation, ensuring the unit complies with the construction section of the standard; identifies rationale for compliance or non-compliance.Collaborates with Lab Technician to create a work order which test are required and; the order of the tests and the number of samples required.Evaluates products at the customer facility. Witnesses tests performed by the customer on their products. Evaluates construction of products. Reviews customer test methods. Ensures all test equipment are within guidelines. Provides technical briefing on existing requirements. Answers inquiries regarding standards and legal requirements.Evaluates and qualifies companies in the administration of the CSA Category Certification Program and evaluates and qualifies companies in the administration of the CSA Shared Program or other agency programs. Reviews customer test methods and systems; reviews new / old product designs and all applicable documentation. Ensures all test equipment and quality procedures are within guidelines. Provides training and technical briefings on new and existing requirements. Authorizes application and / or removal of the CSA Mark.Provides technical information service to external and internal customers including those forwarded by the Client Service Center. Liaises with customer in design stage to ensure requirements of national / international standards are met without compromising confidentiality.Acts as back up for the Technical Advisor. Provides technical support, specialized training as assigned by Product Group Manager, to staff of CSA, Network Partners, customers or subcontracted independent testing laboratories and ensures technical consistency. Communicates interpretations of requirements to peers and customers. Develops certification practices to solve technical problems involving new technology.Provides technical guidance and training. Answers inquiries regarding standards and legal requirements.Acts as a Notified Body representative or Reviewer to support Certification Decision or issuance of Approvals.May be qualified to perform (CB) Report reviews and conduct Category Audits.Keeps the Product Group Manager / Lead or Assistant Operations Manager informed of project status as required, pointing out major problems and non-compliance.Accountable for including the Technical Advisor or Certifiers in product / technical discussions that are unique to CSA or to the experience of the individual. This aids the Technical Advisor and Certifier to further advance consistency of practices and to provide guidance at the front-end of the process.Makes field trips and performs test work at manufacturer's facilities as required.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with Registration as a Professional Engineer, with likely 6+ years of work experience in similar industry and/or 3 years at the qualified level or a 3 years College Diploma in a relevant technological discipline, with likely 6+ years of work experience in similar industry and/or 3 years at the qualified levelKnowledge of CSA, UL and IEC standards; variety of test procedures specific to the HVAC areaSpecific knowledge of, and substantial experience with, UL 60335-2-40 Fourth EditionKnowledge of CSA programs and servicesLeadership and management skillsComputer proficiency (word processing); keyboardingStrong problem-solving ability; detail-orientedStrong organizational, time, and project management skillsAbility to work unsupervisedHigh level of communication skills (verbal and written).