Traveling EMS Controls HVAC/R Technician

CoolSys; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

401(K) match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities nationwide

No on-call, no weekends

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking an EMS Technician to support rapid growth across supermarket projects nationwide. You will program controllers, install conduit, route wiring for refrigeration, HVAC, RTUs and lighting, and help keep projects on time and on budget while upholding safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years in construction or related fields with knowledge of high voltage power systems, EMS boards, and the ability to travel to multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and trade/technical school classes with certification.
• 5+ years’ experience in construction or related industry.
• Knowledge of high voltage electrical power systems and EMS boards.

Responsibilities

• Promotes teamwork within EMS project crew, monitoring progress and safety; guides crew to productive performance.
• Supports EMS job by programming controllers, installing conduit, running cable, wiring refrigeration equipment, HVAC, RTUs and lighting.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and on budget; communicates schedule or budget changes to Project Manager.
• Performs related duties including parts ordering and procurement.
• Maintains daily/weekly communication with account managers and facility managers.

Skills

Electrical power systems knowledge

EMS control systems knowledge

Reading electrical diagrams

On-site safety

Education

High school diploma or GED with trade/tech certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management.With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions.

Our services include HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization. We also offer engineering design, energy resilience and consumption optimization, asset recycling, and seamless multi-site rollouts across states.

CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals.

No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces!

We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include:

• Competitive pay up to $65K
• Annual incentive plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(K) match
• Life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities available nationwide
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection
• No on-call, no weekends

Responsibilities

To support our rapid growth, CoolSys Energy Solutions (CES) is seeking an EMS Technician. This position has extensive travel and is responsible to provide basic assistance in the retrofitting of new energy management systems within supermarkets on projects designed to ensure efficient power use in the lighting, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems.

• Promotes and fosters teamwork within EMS project crew, monitoring the project as it proceeds, directing and leading the crew toward optimal project productivity and workplace safety; and appraising individual and group performance to establish a highly competent crew.
• Provides support on EMS job by programming controllers, installing conduit, running cable, and wiring up refrigeration equipment, HVAC, RTU’s and lighting.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, communicating any schedule or budget changes with the Project Manager.
• Performs other related duties and projects assigned by account management, including parts and material ordering and procurement.
• Ability to think outside the box, make decisions to maintain project quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Maintain daily/weekly communication with account managers, facility managers, superintendents, engineering staff.
• Communication and scheduling skills with store and facility managers.
• Must be able to travel to projects across the US, arrange their own travel accommodations, and submit accurate expense reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of high voltage electrical power systems - 115V, 208V, 460V, single and 3 phase systems.
• Knowledge of low voltage control circuits, network architecture, and ethernet.
• Operational knowledge of EMS boards, modules, and sensors.
• Ability to read and understand power and control circuit diagrams.
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial HVAC, exhaust and ventilation systems, construction and installation.
• Knowledge of supermarket refrigeration systems, control valves and circuits, variable frequency drives (VFD’s), refrigerant pressures and hazards.
• Understanding of refrigerated product integrity and risk or product loss liabilities.
• Skill in computer programs, such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to navigate laptop computer for accessing on site controllers.
• Ability to access search engines and websites for products, equipment, specifications and data sheets.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain productivity of the team.
• Maintain high level of safety consciousness of hazards to self, co-workers, and other trades within the jobsite and facility.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED, and trade or technical school classes with certification.
• 5+ years’ experience in construction or related industry.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read reports and prints
• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
• Mobility between job sites and highly elevated places, such as roofs and attics
• Must be able to use hand and power tools
• Must have the ability to understand controllers and computer systems; conduct analytical problem solving
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 25 to 50 pounds of force often

Join Us

Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

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CoolS is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.