Applications Lab Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Applications Lab Manager

Reports to Position Title (optional) : Applications Director

Business Group: F&EM

Scope: Regional

Role Level/Grade (suggested by the People Team or Total Rewards Lead) :

18

Functional Area: Refrigerants

1. MAIN PURPOSE

The Application Lab Manager oversees the Application Laboratory, managing its safety and operational aspects. This individual leads a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring work is completed safely, within agreed timelines, and to the required quality standards. Additionally, the Application Lab Manager is responsible for the laboratory's Opex and Capex budgets and will interface with the global Orbia lab community.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The application lab manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Application Laboratory, managing resources assets to ensure work is carried out safely and meets the agreed timeline and quality.

• As the on-site leader, with the support of the Safety specialist and of the whole team and will be responsible for implementing and maintaining safe working practices and initiatives in line with Orbia Laboratory Safety standard.
  
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the Portfolio of projects carried out in the application laboratory engaging with internal and external (customer and institutions) stakeholders. Excellent collaboration and communication skills will be essential.
  
• The Application Lab Manager will manage a pool of Engineers and technicians and will be responsible for their professional development and growth, and will be responsible for training programs for the Application Laboratory Lab.
  
• The successful candidate will have responsibility for the Opex and Capex budget for the Application Laboratory.
  
• The application lab manager will oversee the maintenance of both the site and test equipment as well as overseeing the creation, maintenance, and updating of Test Procedures, SOPs, and other process related documents.

3. COMPLEXITY OF THE JOB

• Scope – Regional
• Dimensions – People and Lab Management, Applications and Technology support

4. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LANGUAGE, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Academic Level: Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, MBA is a plus.
• Language(s) and level of proficiency: English Fluent
• Knowledge/Experience:

• 10+ years experience

• Demonstrated ability to operate at a technically advanced level.

• Demonstrated People and Project leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to operate inside a Safety-Minded organization.

• Experience in regulations and working with standards development organizations.

• Experience in professional industry organizations (eg. SAE, ASHRAE, ASTM, AIChE, CGA, ISO)

• Excellent collaboration skills
• Technically proficient in HVAC/MAC systems
• Demonstrated People leadership skills
• Track record for working in a testing/lab environment
• Good presentation skills
• Project management skills and knowledge
• MS Office suite knowledge and skills
• Laboratory safety management and systems

• Physical requirements for the position such as mobility, vision, strength, etc. (applicable in line with local laws):

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which Orbia operates.

“The compensation for this position will typically range from $140,000 - 155,000/yr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

If you are excited about this role and your experience and competencies somewhat align with the qualification in the posting, we encourage you to apply. Everywhere you are, you bring your unique skills, talents and perspective to moving your career, the company, people and the planet forward. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what working at Orbia is all about.

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