Technician, HVACR

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.

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