CSA Group · 2 weeks ago
Principal Technical Lead - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expCSA Group is a global organization dedicated to making the world safer and more sustainable through testing, inspection, and certification services. They are seeking a Technical Expert for HVAC/R products to provide senior technical leadership, oversee certification processes, and contribute to standards development while promoting business growth.
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Responsibilities
Provides clear, timely technical guidance and solutions, helps interpret standards, develops compliance paths for new technologies, and resolves technical disputes among stakeholders
Maintaining SME knowledge by staying current and expert in relevant business areas by engaging in industry committees, networking with other experts, staying informed through literature and events, and sharing knowledge to support business needs
Builds and leverages a strong industry network, contributes thought leadership through research and presentations, and identifies opportunities to advance CSA’s interests
Assists with complex projects, mentors staff and acts as a technical expert in legal investigations related to product incidents
Establishes and maintains technical benchmarks, ensures global consistency in standards and practices, communicates changes and technical decisions, and aligns senior technical staff across regions
Delivers training and coaching, fosters open technical discussions and supports the development of technical staff and training systems
Works to maintain company accreditations, develops certification documentation templates, supports audits and gap analysis, and contributes to strategic company initiatives
Ensures expertise in safety practices, contributes to job safety analysis, identifies hazards during site visits, completes safety training, and supports emergency response procedures and HSSE initiatives
Supports standards research activities
Qualification
Required
University degree in a relevant discipline of engineering
Proven analytical skills and technical experience in interpretation of technical requirements within the assigned area of responsibility
Experience in standards development activities
Ten (10) years of relevant experience in the HVAC/R area
Exceptional interpersonal, communication (both written and oral), and presentation skills to make complex ideas and concepts sound simple
Strong training skills must be evident since training of staff and passing along knowledge and experiences are critical elements of this position
Strong leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization in a collaborative fashion and constructively manage conflict
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills are necessary
In-depth knowledge about electrical safety standards and codes in the HVAC/R product area (examples: IEC/UL/CSA 60335-2-40, 60335-2-34, 60335-2-80, 60335-2-89, 60335-2-24, ANSI/ASHRAE 15, CSA B52, CSA C22.2 No. 113, UL 507, etc.)
Flexible and perform well in a team environment under pressure, with multiple projects and deadlines
Willing to travel globally
Demonstrated competence for the position and commitment to technical excellence
Strong computer skills
Preferred
Professional registration is preferable
Company
CSA Group
CSA Group is a not-for-profit standards organization which develops standards in 57 areas.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.44MKey Investors
Natural Resources Canada
2025-12-16Grant· $0.44M
Leadership Team
David Weinstein
President and CEO
Farukh Javed
Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
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