EMS Technician – Level III

Reports To: EMS Technician Manager / EMS Project Manager / EMS Operations Manager

Department: EMS Operations Department

Job Type: Full Time Role – Hourly

Definition

The EMS Technician – Level III is responsible for being an expert level technician in the energy management / building automation industry. Logical Solutions Inc is and Automated Logic & Distech dealer who also works with additional Niagara Tridium Systems. EMS Tech Level III will be able to perform all responsibilities of an EMS Tech Level I & II, along with assigned responsibilities below.  EMS Tech Level III will work under the guidance and leadership of a Project Manager.  All work must meet the requirements of the LSI Installation and Commissioning Standards.

Responsibilities

Basic Skills:

1. Provides daily / weekly communication to PM along with success milestones.
2. Abides by and enforces LSI installation and commissioning standards throughout all projects.
3. Reads and understands project SOW, Submittals, and SOOs.
4. Ability to compose professional documents and transmittals without assistance.
5. Highly respected by peers as a leader in the department.
6. Can follow and lead project process as required.
7. Attends and represents LSI in project meetings.
8. Can oversee subcontractor installations and delegate responsibilities and fixes.
9. Extremely reliable and holds self and others accountable for assigned tasks.
10. Is an established leader among team members without instruction from PM.
11. LSI leader on new technology available / self learns new topics.

Technical Knowledge:

1. Understands all central plants, i.e. 2-pipe, 4-pipe, De-coupled, etc.
2. Understands and can manipulate mangers for central plants, hot water, and air handling units.
3. Capable of training on and installing WebCTRL operating system and service patches.
4. Full understanding of third-party interfaces, start to finish.
5. Versed in Modbus, BACnet, and all other control protocols.
6. System Integrations, i.e. globals, requests, optimum start/stop, LAN shutdowns.
7. High level troubleshooting of logic using GFB / edit programs / edit graphics.
8. Understands and verifies SOOs as described in spec / instructed by customer.
9. Can successfully install clippings when applicable.
10. Can effectively troubleshoot and configure network devices per manufacturer spec.
11. Understands NATing, BBMDs, and Router functions.
12. Understands and trains on lighting contactors, photocells, and lighting FBs.
13. Capable of installing and setting up power monitoring equipment.
14. Capable of installing and setting up refrigerant monitoring systems and ancillary devices.
15. Knowledge of XML Editor, EI, Energy Reports, Fault Diagnostic Detection.
16. Coordinates with other trades on a superintendent level, especially subcontractors.
17. Supervises lower techs on multiple projects / develops technical abilities of others.
18. Turns in complete and accurate red line packages immediately upon completion.
19. Assists PMs with achievements of work completed within budget hours.
20. Leads the commissioning team throughout the process.  Logs issues for fix.
21. Addresses all changes and revisions necessary.  Leads team to the finish line.
22. Manages retrieval of all final project documents and backups.
23. Leads inspection of project site with and/or without the assigned PM.

Equipment:

1. Can perform checkout and startup of any assigned piece of equipment without assistance.
2. Expert performer in all categories – Top LSI Field Representative.

Strengths / Communication / Motivation:

1. Demonstrating leadership ability to help other technicians within crew with assigned tasks.
2. Can efficiently handle multiple duties on more than one project simultaneously.

Qualifications:

1. Previous Controls or Construction Experience.
2. High School graduate or equivalent.
3. HVAC or Instrumentation/Controls trade knowledge.
4. Understands customer satisfaction and quality of work.
5. Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
6. Clean Motor Vehicle Record.

Employment Benefits Include:

1. Healthcare Insurance Options
2. Vision Insurance
3. Dental Insurance
4. Life Insurance Options
5. Accrued PTO / Company Holidays

Logical Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and only qualified candidates will be considered.