EMS Supervisor

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as an EMS Supervisor for a large educational client within Los Angeles County.

The EMS Supervisor will act as the subject matter expert in Energy Management Systems (EMS). This individual will oversee the installation, turnover, and use of our EMS controls systems. The EMS Supervisor will work with the Technical Quality Support Team (TQST) and use the EMS to encourage preventative maintenance, identify potential energy conservation measures, and suggest facility improvements.

Duties:

• Perform HVAC Controls Design reviews
• Perform HVAC Controls Submittal reviews
• Review utility data and energy usage to identify schools for recommissioning and retro commissioning
• Review EMS, energy data, and alarms to identify no cost/low-cost energy conservation measures
• Review EMS, energy data, and alarms to identify preventive maintenance measures
• Review newly turned over schools’ energy usage versus benchmarks in design to verify performance
• Assist in updating controls specifications to meet new federal, state or local codes/standards
• Assist with implementing requirements to allow for integration of other controls systems (Lighting, Irrigation, PV) with EMS
• Assist in creation of district standard control sequences of operations
• Assist with drafting Controls shop drawings and sequences of operations for small controls upgrade projects
• Review of the feasibility of retro commissioning measures
• Assist in managing In-House Commissioning Projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• 5 years of professional experience in building controls or a related field.
• Experience with programming and controls database management
• Comprehensive understanding of computer networking principles, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Competent knowledge and proficiency with HVAC operations within a facility
• Experience in creating and adjusting sequences of operations, shop drawings, and project specifications

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 controls 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

• Salary Range: $108,000-$113,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 13 days of Holiday pay
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes