Standards Technical Committee Chair - Energy, Power, Industrial and Hazardous Locations (EPIHL)

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Standards Technical Committee Chair within our Energy, Power, Industrial and Hazardous Locations (EPIHL) program. This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Evanston, IL OR Durham, NC OR Ottawa, CAN offices. 

The Standards Technical Committee Chair (EPIHL) will support a diverse portfolio of standards and lead the development and implementation of safety standards projects to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Standards Technical Committee Chair will leverage expertise to facilitate the development, revision and maintenance of standards within the program area. The Standards Technical Committee Chair will manage technical committees and support the successful execution of standards activities, to inform and refine safety standards and amplify the growth of our standards development work. 

UL Standards & Engagement: 

At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge. 

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice. 

What you’ll learn and achieve: 

As the Standards Technical Committee Chair (EPIHL) you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you: 

• Lead and manage standards activities to enable the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety standards. 

• Manage activities throughout the safety standards project lifecycle, from initial proposal evaluation to publication and revision. Ensure the implementation and sustainability of robust standards that meet industry needs and enhance safety. 

• Lead and define strategic direction of technical committees composed of industry experts, professionals, and stakeholders. Guide and support effective collaboration to ensure achievement of committee goals. 

• Facilitate meetings and decision-making process, foster consensus-building among stakeholders and drive committee towards agreement on critical standards, recommendations, and decisions. 

• Leverage expertise of committee members to identify and disseminate industry-leading approaches and ensure compliance with established standards and regulations. 

• Act as a mediator, providing technical expertise and guidance to proactively address issues. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical committee members on resolutions. 

• Identify, recruit and onboard technical committee members ensuring diverse expertise an