Application Lab Equipment and Materials Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION

1. 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 Technology

 

Function/Department: LFR

Location:  Houston, USA

 

Evaluation: TBD

 

Last Review Date:

 

1. 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 

 

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: 

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