Technician, HVACR

CSA Group -
Plano, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Computer literacy
Interpreting technical drawings
Laboratory equipment calibration
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Employment Status:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

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 every day househould 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.

Job Summary:

Under guidance, direction and general supervision, sets-up, operates test equipment and conducts specific and routine tests; disassembles and assembles test samples; records technical data, drafts reports, acts as an assistant in complex or unusual tests, under guidance from senior staff; maintains good housekeeping at all times.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Works with the other Lab Technicians or Certifiers in order to complete assigned projects within negotiated time and cost schedules.

Sets-up and operates all test equipment and performs all tests within a certain product area; determines compliance with requirements and recommends the granting of certification; carries out specialized testing when required.

Performs the tests in accordance with work orders issued by jobholders; conducts routine tests independently; acts as an assistant in complex or unusual tests, under guidance from senior staff or job holder when performing one or more phases of the test work (i.e. re-examination and audits & investigation tests).

Records technical data, and drafts test result reports.

Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results. Relates test results to product specification. Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by the manager.

Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing; operates most laboratory test equipment.

Notes and records substandard features of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to manager or Certifier.

Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carry out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.

Responsible for maintaining quality and consistency of lab equipment.

Responsible for follow-up for any non-conformances as a result of routine calibration, with guidance from supervisor.

Responsible for the integrity of customer samples while in the lab as per DQDs.

Generally given routine assignments.

Performs others lab duties as assigned by Manager or Project Manager.

Preferred Education & Experience

Technical Certificate in HVACR or equivalent education and experience

Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or 2-4 years of related experience

Possesses current Type I and Type II Certification for Section 608 Technician Certification.

Knowledge of a variety of HVACR standards, electrical codes; knowledge of electric and electronic circuits; troubleshooting electronic equipment

Practical knowledge of working with test and measurement instruments and equipment, such as transducers, RTDs, thermocouples, anemometers, oscilloscope, power supplies, multi meters, power analyzers and chart recorders; operation of machines such as drills, table saw, band saw, bending machines

Ability to work independently and unsupervised, in a team-based work environment

Must be able to read, interpret and develop engineering drawings and test data.

Must have some knowledge of Laboratory instrumentation, including operating principles and calibration procedures, as well as general Laboratory procedures

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting promised delivery dates

Must be team-oriented with good interpersonal skills and abilities to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Must be self-motivated and client-service oriented

Demonstrated systematic problem-solving ability

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, follow-through and evaluate assigned functions and duties

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision for non-complex projects

Good organizational, time and project management skills to complete job tasks independently and in a time-efficient manner

Technical report writing

Computer proficiency in Word processing, Microsoft Word, Excel, Labview

Use of various lab equipment, instruments and tools

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 [email protected] if you require accommodation in the interview process.

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