Traveling Start-Up Technician - Service

Overview: WHY COOLSYS?

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job-we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America's Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

• Competitive Compensation: $30-50/hr
• Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match.
• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.
• Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!

Responsibilities: T he Refrigeration Start-up Technicians are responsible for start-up of supermarket refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment to ensure customer needs are met efficiently, accurately and on-time as well as assists with Energy Optimization (EO) projects. The ideal candidate should know advanced solid-state controls; oil systems safety controls; mechanical sub-cooling; introduction to head pressure controls for energy reduction; introduction to energy management systems (EMS); refrigeration rack oil systems; advanced de-frost diagnosis; and single and parallel compressor system start-up in a supermarket environment. Technician must carry the skillset up of a Journeyman level which includes construction experience in performing installation of refrigeration systems including electrical, plumbing and fixtures. Technician will function as the subject matter expert for process , procedures, and projects.

This position requires extensive travel with two weeks out and two weeks at home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs evacuations of parallel racks after verifying pressure tests.
• Performs all EMS wiring and programming for all manufactures of EMS systems.
• Performs full start-up of new parallel refrigeration systems and individual systems.
• Leads small projects such as single case and condenser change outs.
• Assists with EO projects which would include retro-commissioning of supermarkets for system performance or utility programs, EMS upgrades, leak detection upgrades , gas conversion projects.
• Works with local branch Service and Construction Managers between projects to assist in problematic stores, training for junior technicians and foreman , or other areas as needed.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Perform s other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education / Training

• High school diploma, GED, or completion from trade program or technical school, required .
• EPA I and II Certification required .
• EMS Certification preferred.

Work Experience / Skills

• 5-7+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration; especially experience with parallel rack systems.
• Experience and proficient knowledge of supermarket refrigeration.
• 3+ years of supermarket EMS systems.
• Valid Driver's License required at all times and good driving record.
• Expert knowledge of refrigeration, ice machines, and electrical systems.
• Expert knowledge of single systems, parallel racks systems, display cases and walk-ins.
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot commercial and supermarket refrigeration equipment.
• Expert knowledge of EMS systems in supermarket applications for wiring and programming (CPC, Novar, Danfoss) preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with the customers , management, crew, and team.
• Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints on refrigeration, electrical and plumbing.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to organize and prioritize your own work schedule and the work schedules of others on short-term basis
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, etc
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.

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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CoolSys 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.

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