What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician - Building Automation / HVAC Controls position at AlphaHire?
We are looking for an experienced Controls Technician to support commercial, industrial, and municipal HVAC controls and building automation projects across the Gulf Coast region.
This is a hands-on field position for someone who understands how HVAC control systems are installed, started up, commissioned, and troubleshot in real-world jobsite environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with low-voltage wiring, DDC controls, BAS systems, control drawings, field devices, and commercial HVAC equipment.
This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys technical troubleshooting, working directly with project teams, and helping ensure building automation systems are installed correctly and operating as intended.
Responsibilities- Install, troubleshoot, and commission building automation and HVAC control systems
- Perform point-to-point checkout, controller setup, wiring verification, and system startup
- Read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, and project documentation
- Support DDC controls, BAS integration, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, and related control devices
- Diagnose communication, wiring, programming, equipment, and system-performance issues
- Coordinate with project managers, programmers, engineers, contractors, and field teams
- Assist with system testing, functional verification, and owner training as needed
- Maintain accurate service notes, startup documentation, and project records
- Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, and internal team members
- Follow company safety standards and jobsite requirements
Requirements
- Experience with HVAC controls, building automation, DDC controls, or low-voltage systems preferred
- Ability to read control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation
- Understanding of commercial HVAC equipment and control applications
- Experience with BAS platforms, controllers, sensors, actuators, and field devices preferred
- Strong troubleshooting skills for wiring, communication, controls, and system issues
- Comfortable working in the field on active commercial, industrial, and municipal projects
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
- Local to the Mobile, AL or Dothan, AL area, or able to reliably commute to project sites
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunity to work on commercial, industrial, and municipal HVAC controls projects
- Hands-on field role with exposure to building automation systems and controls integration
- Continued technical training and career development
- Collaborative team environment with project managers, programmers, designers, and controls specialists
- Long-term growth opportunity within building automation and HVAC controls
- Additional company-sponsored benefits may be available