Thermo Systems

Supporting process and operational improvements, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. | Experience in business process analysis, data analysis, and stakeholder communication, but lacks recruiting-specific skills and experience. | Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote | Independent Contractor)Who We AreThermo Systems is a global, full-service control-systems integrator delivering world-class automation for Mission Critical, Life Sciences, and District Energy facilities. Our culture-The Thermo Way-is built on trust, collaboration, adaptability, and excellence.The OpportunityThis role is structured as a 1099 independent contractor engagement and offers flexible remote work. We're seeking a Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full life cycle recruiting across technical, engineering, and select non-technical roles. You'll partner directly with hiring managers, build strategic sourcing pipelines, and shape exceptional candidate experiences that reflect Thermo's culture and long-term growth goals.This role is for a recruiter who is proactive, organized, and excited to support a fast-moving engineering organization. You'll leverage modern sourcing tools (Boolean search, social platforms, data mining, and networking) to attract top talent in a competitive market while strengthening Thermo's employment brand.What You'll Do Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, skill needs, and team dynamics. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technical and engineering positions. Source through LinkedIn, social media, referrals, university channels, and custom talent pipelines. Screen and evaluate candidates for technical qualifications, experience, and culture alignment. Coordinate interview scheduling, facilitate feedback, and ensure timely communication. Provide compensation insights based on market data and internal equity. Manage the candidate lifecycle within the ATS to ensure accurate, real-time tracking. Conduct reference checks, verify credentials, and maintain compliance with hiring practices. Track key recruiting metrics and share insights to improve hiring processes.What You BringEducation: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or a related field.Experience: 3+ years of recruiting experience in technical recruiting, professional services, engineering environments, manufacturing, or agency settings. Prior experience working in freelance or as an independent contractor is beneficial.Technical & Functional Skills: Proficiency with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sourcing tools. Strong interviewing and assessment capabilities.Soft Skills: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously. Collaborative, proactive, and committed to a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. Must maintain a valid driver's license, be eligible to work in the U.S., and remain fit for duty.

Lead and execute control system projects including start-up, commissioning, FAT, documentation review, and customer communication while managing project scope and risks. | Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, 4+ years experience, 2+ years as lead control systems engineer, strong technical knowledge of control systems, PLC, HMI, QMS, and excellent customer and project management skills. | Who We Are Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as "The Thermo Way," strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best. Our commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, "The Thermo Way" supports our goals of becoming a world-class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength. Job Summary Works on a variety of control system projects. Leads individual project related tasks and/or complicated large-scale projects in their entirety. Provides engineering support on projects/tasks that are led by others. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the assigned projects/tasks. Takes direction and seeks guidance from assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership. Education And Experience • Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience. • Typically, 4+ years total experience. • Proven Track Record: 2+ years as Lead Control Systems Engineer or equivalent. Duties And Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities: • Completely self-sufficient in the field. • Lead and assist with start-up and commissioning of control systems. • Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). • Experienced in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings. • Experienced with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications. • Demonstrates deep understanding of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). • Provide review of standard documents generated by others for technical, grammatical, and aesthetic content. • Firm understanding of complex control system design. • Provide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems. • Demonstrate thorough understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration. Customer Service • Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers. • Follow customer specific site standards and procedures. • Always conduct business in professional manner. • Provide excellent customer care and support. • Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems. • Always follow up and honor commitments with customers. • Demonstrates an understanding of the customer needs and actively seeks to service those needs. Project Responsibilities • Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget. • Understand the scope of work assigned to you, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and communicate those issues to the assigned project lead. • Lead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety. • Take on the role of the customer’s main contact on those projects that the employee is assigned to lead. • Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers and trade partners. • Anticipates possible issues that may arise during a project and proactively plans solutions. • Seeks opportunities for new work with customers and contractors. • Delivers detailed feedback on project and task assignments. • Demonstrates an understanding of project contracts and specifications. • Ability to identify and manage risks. Supervisory Responsibilities • Where applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site. Required Skills And Abilities In addition to Lead Control System Engineer Skills and Abilities: • Is decisive in decision making. • Builds relationships with customers. • Shows initiative by seeking out new responsibilities. • Anticipates possible issues that may arise during a project. • Uses resources efficiently to complete project tasks. • Actively works to promote a positive/collaborative team culture. Travel Required • Overnight travel may be required up to 50% On Call • On call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs. Work Authorization/Other Requirements • Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required. • Maintain a valid drivers license. • Fit for Duty at all times Culture Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by: • Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success. • Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success. • Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success. • Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day. What You'll Get • Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it. • Benefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options. • Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work. • Training: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp. • Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing. • Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us. • Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag. Visit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more! Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.