Certification Specialist for HVAC

Job Summary:

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 level
• Knowledge of CSA, UL and IEC standards; variety of test procedures specific to the HVAC area
• Specific knowledge of, and substantial experience with, UL 60335-2-40 Fourth Edition
• Knowledge of CSA programs and services
• Leadership and management skills
• Computer proficiency (word processing); keyboarding
• Strong problem-solving ability; detail-oriented
• Strong organizational, time, and project management skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• High level of communication skills (verbal and written).

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at talentacquisition@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.