EMS Technician – Level II

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True Find Staffing

EMS Technician – Level II

Richardson, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.