EMS Technician - Level II
11 days ago
Richardson
Job Description Overview: The EMS Technician – Level II is expected to have a strong foundational knowledge of the energy management and building automation industry. In addition to fulfilling all duties of an EMS Technician – Level I, this role takes on increased technical responsibilities and works under the supervision of an EMS Technician – Level III and/or a Project Manager. All tasks must align with the company's Installation and Commissioning Standards. Key Responsibilities: Core Skills: • Identify all equipment types relevant to the controls industry., • Install and apply ARC 156 rules and devices, with the ability to explain them., • Demonstrate a basic understanding of temperature and humidity control processes., • Interpret and analyze equipment schematics accurately., • Diagnose and resolve most wiring issues, including interlocks., • Navigate ALC logic to locate request sources for equipment., • Assign IP addresses to ALC routers, such as LGRs, Opti-Flex, and G Series models., • Calibrate end devices including temperature, airflow, pressure, humidity, and gas sensors., • Understand ALC modules—their functions, configurations, and applications. Technical Knowledge: • Diagnose network issues using tools like the Diag485., • Understand the basics of mechanical piping and ductwork., • Configure system runtime and equipment request logic within ALC software., • Properly install thermowells, pressure sensors, and temperature probes., • Install and understand interlock wiring for drives, high static pressure limits, and dampers., • Grasp building static pressure and differential pressure principles., • Make minor program and graphic updates in the field for smaller-scale systems., • Possess working knowledge of lighting panels and interlocks., • Begin contributing to lighting system integration and assist with lighting system checkouts., • Understand control protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and MSTP used by the company., • Navigate full lifecycle of third-party system integrations., • Read and follow electrical one-line diagrams., • Assist Test & Balance teams (air and water) using WebCTRL and provide access for balancing activities., • Independently execute the commissioning process., • Retrieve, store, and distribute system backups in a timely and organized manner., • Assist Level III technicians or Project Managers during inspections and system presentations to clients., • Understand PID control and adjust parameters to optimize performance. Equipment Proficiency: • Identify various air handling units including: Single Zone (SZ), Multi-Zone (MZ), VAV, Dedicated Outdoor Air Units (DOAS), Makeup Air Units (MAU), Outside Air Units (OA), Energy Recovery Units (ERU), and Fan Coil Units (FCU)., • Independently perform checkout and startup for units such as: SZAHU, DDAHU, MAU, FCU., • Perform checkout and startup with guidance for: MZAHU, VAVAHU, ERU, OA., • Commission a range of fan applications including Outside Air (OA), Supply Air (SA), Return Air (RA), Exhaust Fans (EF), Toilet Exhaust Fans (TEF), garage, and stairwell fans., • Have an early understanding of central plant systems and related components., • Assist with mission-critical system checkouts and commissioning tasks. Leadership & Professional Attributes: • Begin taking on leadership responsibilities by guiding Level I technicians and supporting team assignments., • Manage multiple tasks across different projects efficiently and effectively.