Job Summary
The Energy and Safety Standards Expert will bring their experience in the area of Federal and State energy efficiency requirements and safety certifications 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.
Job Location
Remote: 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, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY
We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.
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.
- Establish and manage comprehensive safety programs throughout product development.
- 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.
- Create and implement procedures to handle safety and regulatory issues, including product recalls and investigations.
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.
Qualifications
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 safety and/or quality management systems
- 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)
- 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
A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.
Job Posted: 06/09/2025