We are a Dallas HVAC staffing and recruiting agency specializing in recruiting Controls Technicians for high‑growth commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical environments. Our client is a leading Building Automation Systems (BAS) integrator and HVAC controls solutions provider supporting office buildings, hospitals, universities, data centers, manufacturing plants, and large‑scale commercial facilities.
Their teams install, program, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced building automation platforms that integrate HVAC equipment, VAV systems, air handlers, chillers, boilers, lighting controls, and energy‑management technologies. With a strong focus on system reliability, energy efficiency, and smart building performance, the company delivers mission‑critical automation solutions across Texas’s rapidly expanding commercial market.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, configure, program, and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC control systems.
- Work with major BAS platforms including Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell EBI, Distech, and Schneider EcoStruxure.
- Program and commission DDC controllers, field devices, sensors, actuators, thermostats, and VAV controllers.
- Integrate HVAC equipment including AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, heat pumps, and VRF/VRV systems into BAS networks.
- Configure communication protocols including BACnet/IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus TCP/RTU, LonWorks, and proprietary BAS protocols.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control diagrams, riser diagrams, and sequence of operations.
- Perform point‑to‑point testing, functional testing, and system commissioning for new and retrofit installations.
- Troubleshoot HVAC controls, communication networks, VFDs, relays, dampers, and control circuits.
- Optimize building performance through scheduling, trending, alarms, setpoint adjustments, and energy‑management strategies.
- Perform preventive maintenance, system inspections, firmware updates, and controller replacements.
- Document programming changes, system configurations, as‑built drawings, and service reports.
- Collaborate with mechanical contractors, electricians, commissioning agents, and facility engineers.
- Ensure compliance with ASHRAE standards, energy codes, cybersecurity guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Provide end‑user training and technical support for building operators and facility teams.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, BAS upgrades, and smart building modernization projects.
Education
- Associate degree or technical diploma in HVAC/R, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Building Automation, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent hands‑on experience in BAS or HVAC controls may be considered.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of experience working with Building Automation Systems or HVAC controls.
- Proficiency with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Metasys, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell EBI, Distech, or EcoStruxure.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, and control sequences.
- Experience with BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and IP‑based building automation networks.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
- Hands‑on experience with sensors, actuators, thermostats, relays, VFDs, and field controllers.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for HVAC controls, communication networks, and automation hardware.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, energy codes, and smart building technologies.
- Experience with commissioning, functional testing, and system validation.
- Strong communication, customer service, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with energy analytics, fault detection diagnostics, or smart building IoT platforms.
- Background in commercial HVAC service, mechanical systems, or facility operations.
- Experience with SQL databases, dashboards, or BAS reporting tools.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for building automation networks.
- Certifications such as Niagara N4, CCST, LEED GA, or HVAC/R credentials.
- Experience with lighting controls, access control, or integrated building systems.
