EMS Technician – Level II

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •strong foundational knowledge of the energy management and building automation industry
• •ability to explain ARC 156 rules and devices
• •basic understanding of temperature and humidity control processes
• •ability to interpret and analyze equipment schematics accurately
• •ability to diagnose and resolve most wiring issues, including interlocks
• •ability to navigate ALC logic to locate request sources for equipment
• •ability to assign IP addresses to ALC routers, such as LGRs, Opti-Flex, and G Series models
• •ability to calibrate end devices including temperature, airflow, pressure, humidity, and gas sensors
• •understanding of ALC modules—their functions, configurations, and applications
• •ability to diagnose network issues using tools like the Diag485
• •understanding of the basics of mechanical piping and ductwork
• •ability to configure system runtime and equipment request logic within ALC software
• •ability to properly install thermowells, pressure sensors, and temperature probes
• •ability to install and understand interlock wiring for drives, high static pressure limits, and dampers
• •understanding of building static pressure and differential pressure principles
• •ability to make minor program and graphic updates in the field for smaller-scale systems
• •working knowledge of lighting panels and interlocks
• •early understanding of central plant systems and related components
• •ability to independently execute the commissioning process
• •ability to retrieve, store, and distribute system backups in a timely and organized manner
• •ability to assist Level III technicians or Project Managers during inspections and system presentations to clients
• •understanding of PID control and ability to adjust parameters to optimize performance
• •ability to 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)
• •ability to independently perform checkout and startup for units such as: SZAHU, DDAHU, MAU, FCU
• •ability to perform checkout and startup with guidance for: MZAHU, VAVAHU, ERU, OA
• •ability to 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
• •early understanding of central plant systems and related components
• •ability to begin taking on leadership responsibilities by guiding Level I technicians and supporting team assignments
• •ability to manage multiple tasks across different projects efficiently and effectively
• •understanding of control protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and MSTP used by the company
• •ability to navigate full lifecycle of third-party system integrations
• •ability to read and follow electrical one-line diagrams
• •ability to assist Test & Balance teams (air and water) using WebCTRL and provide access for balancing activities