Lead Technical Specialist - Energy Storage & Grid, Plano, TX

Lead Technical Specialist - Energy Storage & Grid Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Lead Technical Specialist - Energy Storage & Grid, to join our Electrical team in Plano, TX.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade and regulatory product testing.

Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution.

Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

The Lead Technical Specialist - Energy Storage & Grid position is responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on Electric Vehicle Chargers and EVSE's to the provisions of U.

S., Canadian and other international product safety standards; writing reports; and communicating with clients. The Lead Technical Specialist position is also responsible for providing local expertise in one or more product categories and mentoring and training the less senior technical personnel.

Salary & Benefits Information The base wage or salary range for this position is $110K - $150K. 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 holidays.

When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. What you'll do :

• Independently conduct on and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Develop, set-up and follow established test plan, including performing all required testing of product in accordance with the identified standards and established test plan.
• Conduct thorough Preliminary Design Review's (PDR), construction review; compile and document results.
• Perform field labeling jobs.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Provide on-going support and guidance on technical issues, test procedures, and standards interpretations.
• Research new standards, technologies, and trends in the industry
• Represent Intertek on technical committees, code panels and / or associations
• Provide ongoing sales support, including attending client meetings, project scoping and quoting
• Provide on-going support to clients as needed
• Communicate project status and test results to client, sales personnel, and management throughout testing.
• Within policy guidelines, identify, properly document, and recommend engineering judgments.
• Perform other work as required
• Demonstrate enough product and / or standards knowledge to be considered an expert in multiple product categories for the local office.

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 :

• Bachelor of Science, Technology, or similar degree, preferred, or the equivalent in terms of education, experience and / or training (12+ years)
• Prior project management experience.
• Advanced experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (i.e. : ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC).
• Demonstrated experience in standards such as UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, UL 2200, etc.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgements independently where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats.
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 50%.
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record is required. Preferred Qualifications& Requirements
• Familiar with UL 1998 and UL 991
• Familiar with utility interactive inverters and / or power conversion equipment 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 hr.

[email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department. #LI-AR1

• 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.
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