What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Controls Technician position at AlphaX?
We're looking for an experienced Controls Technician to support commercial, industrial, and municipal HVAC controls and building automation projects throughout the Gulf Coast region. This is a hands-on field role focused on installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service of HVAC control and BAS systems.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Install, start up, troubleshoot, and commission HVAC controls and building automation systems
- Perform point-to-point checks, controller setup, wiring verification, and system startup
- Read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, and project specifications
- Work with DDC controls, BAS systems, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, and related field devices
- Diagnose wiring, communication, programming, equipment, and system-performance issues
- Coordinate with project managers, programmers, engineers, contractors, and other field personnel
- Assist with functional testing, system verification, and customer/owner training
- Maintain accurate startup reports, service notes, and project documentation
- Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, and internal teams
- Follow all company safety policies and jobsite requirements
- 2 years of experience with HVAC controls, building automation, DDC controls, or related low-voltage systems
- Ability to read and understand control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation
- Working knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment and control applications
- Experience with BAS platforms, controllers, sensors, actuators, and field devices preferred
- Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills
- Comfortable working on active commercial, industrial, and municipal jobsites
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
- Located in or around Dothan or Mobile, AL, or able to reliably travel to project sites
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Hands-on experience with commercial, industrial, and municipal controls projects
- Ongoing technical training and career development
- Collaborative team environment
- Long-term advancement opportunities within building automation and HVAC controls
- Additional company-sponsored benefits may be available