Overview
National Consultant to support the design and initial implementation of a pilot program for integrated refrigerant management and energy efficiency in refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) systems in Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in defining selection criteria and identifying participating end-users.
- Support the definition of technical specifications for monitoring equipment.
- Assist in the design and implementation of technical diagnostics and baseline assessments.
- Support the development of facility-level action plans and technical protocols.
- Assist the design and implementation of a monitoring, reporting, and verification system.
- Assist in the design and provide differentiated training for end-user companies.
- Support the design and implementation of a communication and awareness-raising plan.
- Participate in the development of operational materials.
- Assist in the identification of technical, operational, financial, and institutional barriers.
- Assist in identifying and analyzing technical opportunities to leverage existing national frameworks.
- Formulate recommendations for a second phase of implementation and scaling.
Required Experience
- At least three (3) years of work experience in refrigeration or AC efficiency projects for end users is required.
- Knowledge in refrigeration and AC systems in Mexico, including relevant stakeholders, is required.
- Experience in planning and implementing projects in the RAC sector is required.
- Experience in diagnosis, maintenance, leak detection and repair, refrigerant handling best practices, and optimization of RAC systems is required.
- Knowledge of energy efficiency, measurement of operational variables, and performance evaluation of RAC systems is required.
- Knowledge of alternatives and procedures to prepare project documents is desirable.
- Experience in Montreal Protocol project implementation is desirable.
- Knowledge of technical cooperation projects in the country or similar country in the region is desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment is required.
Qualifications
- Advanced university (Master’s or equivalent) degree in chemical/environmental, mechanical, electrical engineering, or other relevant discipline is required.
- A specialization in refrigeration, energy efficiency, or related areas is desired.
- Alternatively, a first level university degree or an advanced technical college diploma may be acceptable provided it is combined with additional 3 years of professional hand-on experience that is directly relevant to the expertise required by the specific assignment.
