Traveling Electrical Installer, HVAC-R Controls

Overview

Cool Sys 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.

Based in Southern California since 2007, Cool Sys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals. No wonder Newsweek named Cool Sys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces!

To support our rapid growth, Cool Sys Energy Solutions (CES) is seeking a Traveling Electrical Installer with HVAC/R Controls experience. This position requires extensive state‑to‑state travel as a self‑reliant, productive installer. The installer must be self‑sufficient, responsible, able to prioritize and communicate with tradespeople on the job site, and track project schedules to ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain team productivity is essential.

• Competitive pay up $80‑$100K base plus bonus
• 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, cell phone bills and more
• Pet insurance
• Legal plan and identity theft protection

• Promote and foster efficiency and productivity for electrical controls installations, monitoring the project, directing and leading the crew toward optimal productivity and workplace safety.
• Install conduit, run cable, and wire refrigeration equipment, HVAC, RTU’s, and lighting as part of the EMS job.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, communicating any schedule or budget changes with the Project Manager.
• Perform other related duties and projects assigned by account management, including parts and material ordering and procurement.
• Think outside the box, make decisions to maintain project quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Maintain daily/weekly communication with account managers, facility managers, superintendents, and engineering staff.
• Communicate and schedule with store and facility managers.
• Travel to projects across the US, arrange own travel accommodations, and submit accurate expense reports in a timely manner.

• Work with minimal supervision and maintain team productivity.
• Knowledge of high‑voltage electrical power systems (115V, 208V, 460V, single and 3‑phase systems preferred).
• Knowledge of low‑voltage control circuits, network architecture, and Ethernet.
• Operational knowledge of EMS boards, modules, and sensors.
• Read and understand power and control circuit diagrams and blueprints.
• Understand refrigerated product integrity and risk or product loss liabilities.
• Skills in basic computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Operate laptop computer.
• Access search engines and websites for products, equipment specifications and data sheets.
• Maintain high safety consciousness of hazards to self, co‑workers, and other trades.

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

• Read reports and blueprints.
• Maintain mobility between job sites and elevated places such as roofs and attics.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Understand controllers and computer systems; conduct analytical problem solving.
• Routine ladder work using step ladder.
• Medium work: lift up to 25‑50 pounds.
• Open to extensive travel across the United States.
• Statement:
  The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification and are not exhaustive.

Cool Sys 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, socioeconomic 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.

Cool Sys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.