Technical Lead - HVAC Performance

Intertek US•Cortland, NY

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About The Position

Technical Lead, HVAC Performance, Cortland, NY Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Technical Lead, HVAC Performance, to join our Electrical team in Cortland, NY. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing. Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. What are we looking for? The Technical Lead, HVAC Performance position is responsible to provide Business Line and Regional Management with technical assessment of engineering skills and performance levels. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to assessing training of the technical staff, development of training programs, provide ongoing support and guidance on technical issues and standard interpretations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
10+ years directly related experience; including experience in the testing and certification of products within the business line the position supports
Advanced experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product performance standards (i.e.: ASHRAE, AHRI, ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC)
Demonstrated experience in standards such as (but not limited to) AHRI 210/240, AHRI 340/360, AHRI 550/590, AHRI 1300, AHRI 1060, AHRI 1250, ASHRAE 37, ASHRAE 116, ASHRAE 30 etc.
Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently where limited standardization exists.
Proven track record in managing complex engineering projects and leading cross-functional teams.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Must be self-motivated with organizational and time management skills.
High degree of personal integrity and the ability to collaborate with others in a team-based environment.
Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written.
Excellent leadership and management, mentoring and coaching skills.
Ability to promote an effective working relationship at all levels and create a positive work environment.
Ability to conduct business across multiple time zones with significant travel involved.
Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 50%.
A valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license

Responsibilities

Provide regional management with technical assessment of engineering skills and performance levels.
Responsible for assessing training of the technical staff and development of new training programs.
Responsible for providing technical expertise to personnel and operations at the regional level for recommending and managing capital expenditure projects.
Provide on-going support and guidance on technical issues, test procedures, and standards interpretations.
Demonstrate high-level expertise for product and/or standards and take on role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the HVAC Performance product group.
Provide thought leadership across the sector, including development of webinars, white papers, attendance and participation at industry events.
Support continuous improvement by leading efforts for new services offerings in response to emerging industry needs and standards.
Provides quotes for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
Develop and communicate test procedures.
Represent Intertek on technical committees, code panels and/or associations.
Support accreditations activities such as audit follow-up and corrective actions. Investigate technical complaints.
Audit and qualify sites for special Intertek programs.
Provide complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits.
Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
Recommend and prepare capital expenditure requests and manage capital projects.
Mentor less senior technical staff.
Perform other work as required.