Energy Management System (EMS) Technician

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Insurance

Vision

401(k)

Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Los Angeles is seeking an Energy Management Systems (EMS) Technician to provide field EMS/DDC expertise for the LA Unified School District construction program. The role involves diagnosing, calibrating, and maintaining DDC/EMS, supporting commissioning, and delivering energy-conservation improvements on a major school bond project.

Applicants should have 3+ years in HVAC DDC, strong networking and electrical troubleshooting skills, and a technical degree or equivalent

Qualifications

• 3+ years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work to maintain HVAC Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and EMS.
• Collaborate with TQST to repair and maintain EMS/DDC and promote preventive maintenance.
• Assist with HVAC Controls Design and Submittal reviews.
• Review energy data to identify candidates for recommissioning and retro commissioning.
• Identify no-cost/low-cost EMS energy conservation measures and preventive maintenance actions.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate EMS/DDC conditions on projects.
• Scope out and implement low-cost to no-cost solutions for EMS systems at school sites.
• Respond to trouble calls, calibrate systems, and troubleshoot basic electrical/DDC issues.
• Assist in managing In-House Commissioning Projects.

Skills

HVAC DDC

EMS knowledge

Networking principles

Electrical troubleshooting

Field service

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in engineering

HVAC/ Electronics degree

Tools

Automated Logic

Carrier

Delta

Distech

Schneider Electric

Trane

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! Our firm is currently looking for a dedicated Energy Management Systems (EMS) Technician located in the downtown Los Angeles area. This position will provide EMS technical expertise on behalf of the Los Angeles Unified School District's construction program. This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the largest school bond programs in the country.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• The EMS Technician will perform field work to help maintain the school district HVAC Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
• The EMS Technician will work with the school district's 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 Controls Design and Submittal reviews.
• Assist in reviewing utility data and energy usage to identify schools for recommissioning and retro commissioning.
• Assist in reviewing EMS and energy data, and alarms to identify no cost/low-cost energy conservation measures.
• Assist in the review of EMS, energy data, and alarms to identify preventive maintenance measures.
• Perform site visits to investigate and evaluate EMS/DDC conditions on identified projects.
• Scope out and implement low-cost to no-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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering (mechanical, computer science, electrical, information technology); OR a 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.
• A minimum of 3 years of 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.

Additional Preferred Experience:

• 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.

The salary range for this full-time role is $84,400.00-$112,533.35 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Insurance
• Vision
• Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k)
• Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development. Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.