Technical Lead, HVAC Performance - Cortland, New York
Intertek is searching for a Technical Lead, HVAC Performance to join our Electrical team in Cortland, New York. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing. By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better.
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 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.
Salary & Benefits Information
The base wage or salary range for this position is $90K - $135K. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.
What you'll do:
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Provide regional management with technical assessment of engineering skills and performance levels.
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Assess training of the technical staff and develop new training programs.
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Provide technical expertise to personnel and operations at the regional level for recommending and managing capital expenditure projects.
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Provide on-going support and guidance on technical issues, test procedures, and standards interpretations.
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Demonstrate high-level expertise for product and/or standards and take on role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the HVAC Performance product group.
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Provide thought leadership across the sector, including development of webinars, white papers, attendance and participation at industry events.
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Support continuous improvement by leading efforts for new services offerings in response to emerging industry needs and standards.
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Provide quotes for a large array of standards and complex projects and products.
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Develop and communicate test procedures.
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Represent Intertek on technical committees, code panels and/or associations.
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Support accreditations activities such as audit follow-up and corrective actions. Investigate technical complaints.
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Audit and qualify sites for special Intertek programs.
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Provide complex sales support such as giving presentations during client visits.
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Provide on-going support to clients as needed.
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Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
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Recommend and prepare capital expenditure requests and manage capital projects.
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Mentor less senior technical staff.
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Perform other work as required.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. Please refer to the physical job requirements questionnaire for detailed physical requirements.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering
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10+ years directly related experience; including experience in the testing and certification of products within the business line the position supports
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A valid driver's license and reliable driving record
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Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 50%
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Advanced experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product performance standards (i.e.: ASHRAE, AHRI, ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC)
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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
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Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently where limited standardization exists
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Proven track record in managing complex engineering projects and leading cross-functional teams
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Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
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Must be self-motivated with organizational and time management skills
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High degree of personal integrity and the ability to collaborate with others in a team-based environment
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Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written
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Excellent leadership and management, mentoring and coaching skills
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Ability to promote an effective working relationship at all levels and create a positive work environment
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Ability to conduct business across multiple time zones with significant travel involved
Preferred Qualifications& Requirements
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Master’s degree in engineering
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Professional Engineer (PE) license
Intertek Total Quality Assured
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
