EMS Refrigeration Controls Specialist

Raley's; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

The Refrigeration Control Specialist - EMS at Raley’s leads technical service for refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting control systems in our West Sacramento stores. You will program, monitor, and maintain control systems, ensuring energy efficiency and regulatory compliance while supporting maintenance staff and contractors.

You will troubleshoot complex refrigeration electronics, coordinate upgrades with IT and vendors, and help train technicians on CPC controllers and system parameters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical education preferred.
• Completion of apprentice refrigeration training (typically four years).
• Journeyman refrigeration experience (typically five years).
• Experience with refrigeration control programs: Emerson CPC E2, Altech, Comtrol, Danfoss.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and services for refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting control systems.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration computer components and investigate manufacturer or installation issues.
• Program and monitor control systems to optimize operation and energy use, in compliance with regulations.
• Adjust control systems when equipment is added or moves within stores; modify lighting/HVAC cadence as needed.
• Develop testing procedures and verify system efficiency during installation.
• Coordinate upgrades to ensure reliability; partner with IT on overlay projects.
• Assist in designing advanced refrigeration systems meeting regulations and sustainability goals; liaise with vendors.
• Review and oversee installation of refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting systems for various store projects.
• Define parameters for new/remodeled stores; provide technical guidance to installation crews.
• Interpret diagrams and provide updated construction plans with detailed information.
• Provide on-the-job training to Refrigeration Technicians on CPC controllers and troubleshooting.

Skills

VFDs

Softstarts

Programmable controls

Electrical wiring

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Apprentice refrigeration training

Journeyman refrigeration experience

Tools

Emerson CPC E2

Altech

Comtrol

Danfoss

Job description

The Refrigeration Control Specialist - EMS at Raley’s leads technical service for refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting control systems in our West Sacramento stores. You will program, monitor, and maintain control systems, ensuring energy efficiency and regulatory compliance while supporting maintenance staff and contractors.

You will troubleshoot complex refrigeration electronics, coordinate upgrades with IT and vendors, and help train technicians on CPC controllers and system parameters.