Sustainability Specialist, Field Enablement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Design and implement technical training initiatives for contractors and branch teams, focusing on best practices for refrigerant recovery, handling, storage, and reclamation.

• Act as a subject matter expert on EPA regulations (such as Section 608), the transition to A2L refrigerants (R32, R454B), and compliance requirements.

• Convert refrigerant recovery and reclamation strategies into actionable field execution playbooks to enhance adoption and ensure consistency.

• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to frame refrigerant recovery and reclamation as a profitability driver for contractors, encompassing cost avoidance and efficiency improvements.

• Assist in the development and implementation of reclaim programs, including contractor engagement, incentive frameworks, and vendor coordination.

• Evaluate refrigerant usage, recovery rates, and participation in reclamation to uncover performance gaps and opportunities for enhancement.

• Offer field insights to impact pricing strategies, product positioning, and decisions regarding the refrigerant portfolio.

• Ensure branch and contractor preparedness for regulatory changes and compliance audits, aligning with company policies.

• Work with internal teams (EPO, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain) to promote process enhancements that simplify recovery and boost participation rates.

• Aid in the development of training materials, standard operating procedures, digital tools, and field communications to disseminate best practices effectively.

• Engage in pilot programs and innovation efforts to improve refrigerant lifecycle management and advance circular economy initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in HVAC, refrigeration, or a related sector.

• Proficient technical understanding of HVAC systems and refrigerant applications, both residential and commercial.

• Comprehensive knowledge of refrigerant regulations, recovery methods, and A2L transition standards.

• Capability to translate technical and regulatory information into practical, field-ready training materials and tools.

• Strong business insight with the ability to link refrigerant management to profit margins, costs, and overall profitability.

• Data-oriented mindset with the ability to analyze performance metrics and initiate actions based on findings.

• High degree of ownership, initiative, and the capability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, or another technical discipline; a Master’s Degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits commence on day one for all full-time direct hires.

• Training programs are offered to assist team members in developing new skills.

• Growth Opportunities - substantial potential for career advancement.

• Join a Global Company - our family of brands is supported by Daikin Industries, Ltd.