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.

• 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.

• 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.