EMS Senior Technician

Element Consulting•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The EMS Senior Technician assists the EMS Supervisor and performs field work to maintain the district’s HVAC Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and Energy Management Systems (EMS). The role works with the LAUSD technical quality support team (TQST) to repair and maintain the HVAC DDC front-end EMS and use these systems to support preventive maintenance, identify potential energy conservation measures, and recommend facility improvements.

Requirements

At least three years of professional experience in building controls or a related field.
Understanding of computer networking principles, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Ability to wire, start up, and troubleshoot basic HVAC maintenance issues.
Fundamental understanding of HVAC operations within a facility.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or information technology; alternatively, a two-year technical degree in HVAC or electronics-related studies, with additional experience substituting for education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with multiple controls manufacturers, including Automated Logic, Carrier, Delta, Distech, Schneider Electric, or Trane.
Proven ability to debug installation issues during static and dynamic start-up phases.
Experience supporting installation personnel and other contractors on project sites.
Extensive experience performing or assisting with EMS commissioning.

Responsibilities

Assist with HVAC controls design and submittal reviews.
Review utility data and energy usage to identify schools for recommissioning and retro-commissioning.
Review EMS and energy data and alarms to identify no-cost and low-cost energy conservation measures.
Review EMS and energy data and alarms to identify preventive maintenance measures.
Visit sites to investigate as-built conditions for identified projects.
Implement low-cost or no-cost solutions or alternatives for EMS system projects and repairs at existing school sites.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems.
Respond to basic warranty calls.
Calibrate systems using basic electronic test equipment.
Assist in managing in-house commissioning projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.