Energy Efficiency Expert, Commercial Appliances

Clark Associates

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

Bonus Opportunities

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Clark Associates, a rapidly growing Lancaster, PA–based company, seeks an Energy Efficiency Expert to manage federal/state appliance efficiency rules, certifications such as UL/ETL/Energy Star, and labeling. You will distill technical standards for non-experts and support internal workflows, ensuring proactive compliance across durable goods.

You will collaborate with Clark’s Procurement division, support regulatory initiatives, and help keep products compliant while aligning with industry

Qualifications

Minimum of 5–10 years of related experience.
Experience navigating regulatory requirements and implementing compliance strategies in equipment categories.
Experience working within a quality management system.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure products comply with state, national, and international regulations, focusing on US energy standards.
Stay updated on regulatory changes and adjust processes to maintain compliance.
Build relationships with regulatory bodies and stay current with industry trends.
Perform risk assessments and implement strategies to address safety risks.
Ensure product labeling and packaging meet regulatory requirements.
Guide cross-functional teams on regulatory issues in line with business goals.
Serve as the primary contact for third-party certification and multi-listing projects.
Prepare, review, and submit certification applications with technical documentation.
Track status of active certification projects across labs and maintain records.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Energy Efficiency Expert will bring their experience in the area of Federal and State energy efficiency requirements for appliances and equipment including certifications such as UL, ETL, and Energy Star. The expert supports the company’s regulatory initiatives by distilling technical information for non-experts, communicating product requirements and industry standards, auditing documents and test results, supporting internal workflows and processes, and working to proactively ensure we are on the forefront of compliance. This expert will focus mainly on managing commercial appliances and equipment and other durable goods.
This role will also work closely with Clark’s Procurement division, which procures both private label and branded products for our various distribution channels (industry leading Ecommerce platform WebstaurantStore.com, The Restaurant Stores, Clark National Accounts, Clark Food Service Equipment, and 11400, Inc.).
This is a hybrid position to our office in Lancaster, PA, but open to highly qualified remote candidates.

Responsibilities

Ensure all products comply with relevant state, national, and international regulations (e.g., EPA, DOE, California Energy Commission, SASD), with a focus on US energy standards.
Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure prompt adjustments to maintain ongoing compliance.
Build and nurture relationships with regulatory bodies to support compliance and stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Perform risk assessments and implement strategies to address potential safety risks in products and processes.
Ensure product labeling and packaging meet all regulatory requirements.
Offer guidance and support to cross-functional teams on regulatory issues, aligning with business goals.
Serve as the company's primary point of contact for third-party certification and multi-listing projects with labs such as UL, ETL, NSF, CSA, and IAPMO.
Prepare, review, and submit certification applications, verifying technical documentation for accuracy and completeness before submission.
Track and manage the status of active certification and listing projects across multiple labs, maintaining organized records of submissions, approvals, and renewals.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
Access to a home router and modem.
A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Experience

Minimum of 5-10 years of related experience
Proven track record of successfully navigating regulatory requirements and implementing compliance strategies in equipment categories
Experience working within a quality management system
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Highly organized self-starter, comfortable managing multiple concurrent certification projects and deadlines with minimal oversight
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations

Company Overview

A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.

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