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JOB IDENTIFICATION Position Title: Engineering Specialist Secondary Title: Application Lab Equipment and Materials Specialist Reports to: Application Lab Project Manager (primary) / Applications Director (secondary)Business Group: Growth and TechnologyFunction/Department: LFR Location: Houston, USAEvaluation: TBDLast Review Date:
MAIN PURPOSE (Briefly state the job's overall objective) The Application Lab Equipment and Materials Specialist will be responsible for designing, selecting, and procuring equipment and materials for a new refrigerant lab. This role requires extensive experience in refrigerant labs, HVAC systems, and an understanding of related support equipment and materials. The Specialist will also lead the commissioning of the test cells and certification of the stability and accuracy of testing according to ASHRAE, ASTM and relivant standards. - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Briefly description of the most important aspects of the job; no more than 10)
Lab Design & Setup:
- Design and select necessary equipment for the lab, including HVAC systems, refrigerant storage, handling equipment, and testing apparatus.
- Ensure the lab layout is functional for efficient testing and data collection.
Procurement & Vendor Management: - Source and procure required equipment and materials for the lab.
- Build and maintain relationships with equipment and material suppliers.
Inventory Management & Maintenance: - Create and maintain an inventory of all lab equipment and materials. Monitor usage, maintenance schedules, and calibration routines.
- Ensure all lab equipment is correctly installed, calibrated, and maintained.
Collaboration & Testing Protocols: - Collaborate with the lab team to develop testing protocols for new refrigerants.
- Develop safe work practices as experimental activities may generate undesirable byproducts (HF, COF2, etc) or pressure levels (R485A) that may need special consideration
- Conduct experiments with good laboratory practices (GLP)
- Ensure all testing is conducted in compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
Continuous Learning & Development: - Stay updated on advancements in refrigerant technology and HVAC systems.
- Recommend and implement necessary equipment and material updates.
SCOPE & DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB Scope (Regional, Global, Local); Dimensions (Revenue, Sales, CAPEX) - Scope - Regional
- Dimensions - G&T
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED - Understanding of measurement techniques.
- Precision mindset - must follow standards and standard laboratory work practices.
- Expert Knowledge of HVAC systems and refrigerants.
EDUCATION REQUIRED - Bachelor's level - Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- May consider 15+ years' experience with technician/military training in lieu of college degree
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - 10+ years engineering/science experience
- Technical proficient+ level position
The compensation for this position will typically range from $121,000 - 196,000/yr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home. If you are excited about this role and your experience and competencies somewhat align with the qualification in the posting, we encourage you to apply. Everywhere you are, you bring your unique skills, talents and perspective to moving your career, the company, people and the planet forward. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity and background. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what working at Orbia is all about.Orbia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.Dura-Line and Koura have developed and maintain a written Affirmative Action Program (AAP). Orbia's Chief Executive Officer supports the AAP and urges each employee to commit to carrying out the intent of this policy.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to our People Team at ...@orbia.com to receive the application form in a more accessible format, or to arrange an accommodation / adjustment to support your participation throughout the recruitment process.Applicants and employees of this company are protected under Federal law from discrimination on protected grounds. Follow the link(s) above to find out more:
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