Certification Specialist HVAC

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At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from everyday household items to leading edge technology - to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Employment Status:
Regular | Time Type:
Full time

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 meet 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.

• 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…