HVAC Laboratory Technician (1st Shift)

UL Solutions•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an onsite role requiring 5 days per week in Plano, TX. The technician will be responsible for setting up and performing tests on equipment and test setups for clients. This includes building and adapting equipment, examining test samples, reading technical documents, and evaluating test performance. The role involves recording and explaining test results, completing test reports, and potentially directing staff in test setups. The technician will also learn to operate appropriate tests for customer samples with supervision, communicate with customers during testing, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment. Basic calibration of test equipment may also be performed. The role requires understanding specific test standards and initiating recommendations for new equipment designs and solutions to test problems. The technician will report data to engineers and engineering management and may communicate with clients regarding test methods and results. The position operates with minimal supervision within defined limits and requires recording data on UL forms, preparing data sheets, and test reports. Planning tests, evaluating results, and reporting interpretations may also be part of the role. Integrating continuous improvement concepts and communicating suggestions for improvements to management are also key aspects of the job.

Requirements

Vocational training or 2-year degree in HVAC.
Universal EPA certification.
Prior HVAC installation, repair, or testing experience preferred.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work one of the above shifts.

Nice To Haves

Prior HVAC installation, repair, or testing experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for the setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets.
Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
Records and explains test results and completes test report.
Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
May direct staff in test setups.
Examines less complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with necessary supervision/support.
Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
May perform basic calibration of test equipment.
Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology for scope of responsibility with necessary supervision/support.
Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and engineering management.
May communicate with clients during test setups to discuss test methods and/or test results.
Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and test reports.
May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations, as directed.
Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.