National Consultant for Emission Prevention and Energy Efficiency Project

The National Consultant will 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. The role involves assisting in adapting the "Zero Leaks" program methodology to the Mexican context, ensuring alignment with HPMP III, refrigerant management practices, energy efficiency measures, and providing technical assistance to RAC end users.

Responsibilities

• Assist the definition of selection criteria and identify participating end-users, prioritizing sectors with high refrigerant load and significant potential for emissions reduction and energy efficiency improvements.
• Support the definition of the technical specifications for monitoring equipment, instruments, sensors, and tools necessary for the pilot implementation.
• Assist in the design and implementation of technical diagnostics and baseline assessments in participating facilities, including refrigerant management practices, energy performance, leakage risks and operational conditions of the RAC systems.
• Develop or adapt data collection, diagnostic, monitoring and reporting tools and templates required for pilot implementation.
• Support the development of facility-level action plans and technical protocols for leak detection, preventive and predictive maintenance, corrective actions, refrigerant management improvements, and operational optimization of RAC systems.
• Support the coordination of the initial implementation of low-cost or rapid impact measures, as well as the technical preparation of measures that require subsequent investment.
• Assist the design and implementation of a basic system for monitoring, reporting and verification system to assess operational, environmental and energy performance results.
• Assist in the design and provide differentiated training for the areas involved in the end user companies.
• Support the design and implementation of a communication and awareness-raising plan aimed at participating end-users.
• Participate in the development of operational materials to support the implementation of the program, including guidelines, protocols, reporting formats, checklists, data recording instructions and basic criteria for results analysis.
• Assist in the identification of technical, operational, financial and institutional barriers to the implementation of the proposed measures, including financing needs, investment schemes.
• Assist in identifying and analyzing technical opportunities to leverage existing national frameworks such as GHG emission regulations, energy and environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 50001 and ISO 14001), corporate responsibility certifications and sustainability-related initiatives to increase adoption of a “Zero Leaks” program among large end users in Mexico.
• Formulate recommendations for a second phase of implementation and scaling, including financial technical assistance needs and possible financing mechanisms.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required.

Skills

• Refrigeration Systems
• Air Conditioning Efficiency
• Energy Efficiency Measures
• RAC Systems Maintenance
• Leak Detection and Repair
• Refrigerant Handling
• Project Planning
• Project Implementation
• Performance Evaluation
• Operational Variables Measurement
• Montreal Protocol
• Technical Cooperation
• Refrigeration Project Management
• Technical Assistance
• Zero Leaks Program Methodology

Languages

English, Spanish