HVAC Controls Technician

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Technician to join a growing Building Automation and Controls team supporting commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal facilities throughout the Gulf Coast region.

This field-based position will focus on the installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service of HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS). The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with DDC controls, low-voltage systems, commercial HVAC equipment, and building automation protocols, along with strong troubleshooting and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, start up, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC controls and BAS systems
• Perform controller startup, point-to-point testing, wiring inspections, functional testing, and system commissioning
• Troubleshoot DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, VFDs, communication networks, and other field devices
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, sequences of operation, and project specifications
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, communication, and system-performance issues
• Support startup, commissioning, system optimization, and performance verification for new and existing BAS installations
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Programmers, subcontractors, and customers throughout project execution
• Train customers and facility personnel on system operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
• Complete service reports, commissioning documentation, startup records, and other required project paperwork
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and service calls as needed
• Maintain a high standard of safety, workmanship, professionalism, and customer service on every jobsite
  
  

Requirements

• 2 years of experience with HVAC controls, BAS, DDC controls, or related low-voltage systems
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, control sequences, and building automation systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and sequences of operation
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and BAS-related issues
• Hands-on experience with controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, valves, dampers, VFDs, and related control devices
• Experience with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Distech, Alerton, Carrier, or similar systems
• Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, or other building automation communication protocols
• Commercial HVAC controls installation and commissioning experience preferred
• EPA certification, electrical license, or relevant technical certifications are a plus
• Strong communication, customer-service, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the Gulf Coast region
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Ongoing technical training and manufacturer certification opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing Building Automation and Controls team
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment
• Exposure to a wide range of commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal BAS projects
• Opportunity to develop expertise across multiple controls platforms and technologies