EMS Senior Technician

Droisys Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Droisys Inc. seeks an EMS Senior Technician in Los Angeles, on-site, to assist the EMS Supervisor and maintain district HVAC DDC/EMS systems. You will work with the LAUSD TQST to repair, commission, and optimize energy usage, identifying energy conservation measures.

The role requires 3+ years as an HVAC DDC technician, with knowledge of networking and DDC startups. Strong analytical and field troubleshooting skills are essential for site-based projects.

Qualifications

• HVAC DDC technician with practical field experience.
• Basic networking knowledge for configuration and troubleshooting.
• Ability to wire and troubleshoot HVAC DDC maintenance issues.
• Solid understanding of HVAC operations in facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist EMS Supervisor with field duties and DDC/EMS maintenance.
• Support reviews of EMS/DDC design and submittals.
• Review energy data to identify recommissioning opportunities.
• Investigate EMS/DDC conditions during site visits.
• Implement low-cost EMS solutions and respond to trouble calls.

Skills

HVAC DDC technician

Networking principles

Wiring/startup/troubleshooting

HVAC operations understanding

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering (mechanical, computer science, electrical, information technology)

Two-year technical degree in HVAC / Electronics with experience

Tools

Automated Logic

Carrier

Delta

Distech

Schneider Electric

Trane

Job description

Position: EMS Senior Technician

Location: Los Angeles CA.

Work Location: In Office/on-site

Contract: Long Term

Duties

The EMS Senior Technician will assist the EMS Supervisor in the duties and perform field work to help maintain the district HVAC Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and Energy Management Systems (EMS). The EMS Senior Technician will work with the LAUSD technical quality support team (TQST) to repair and maintain the HVAC DDC front end EMS and use them to encourage preventive maintenance, identify potential energy conservation measures, and suggest facility improvements.

• Assist with HVAC DDC and EMS Design and Submittal reviews
• Assist in reviewing utility data and energy usage to identify schools for recommissioning and retro commissioning
• Assist in reviewing EMS, energy data, and alarms to identify no cost/low-cost energy conservation and preventive maintenance measures
• Perform site visits to investigate and evaluate EMS/DDC conditions on identified projects
• Scope out and implement low-cost solutions or alternatives to projects/repairs of EMS systems at existing school sites
• Respond to trouble calls, calibrate systems, and troubleshoot and resolve basic electrical and DDC problems
• Assist in managing In-House Commissioning Projects

Required Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ professional experience as an HVAC DDC technician
• Understanding of computer networking principles, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Ability to wire, start up, and troubleshoot basic HVAC DDC maintenance issues
• Fundamental understanding of HVAC operations within a facility.

Required Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering (mechanical, computer science, electrical, information technology)

OR

• Two-year technical degree in HVAC, Electronics-related studies with additional 2 years of experience to compensate for education on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

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