Advanced Controls Technician – Building Automation & BAS

Air Comfort, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Controls Technician III to maintain and optimize building automation systems for mission-critical facilities. You will work independently and with teams to ensure reliability of automated equipment and infrastructure.

The role emphasizes advanced troubleshooting, commissioning, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration with technicians and subcontractors in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in Control System/Building Automation/Management System service and repair in data center, heavy industrial, or pharmaceutical/biomedical environments.
• Advanced knowledge of data center infrastructure, including HVAC and electrical equipment.
• Certification in one or more PLC/Automation platforms or SCADA platforms (e.g., Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer) or SCADA platforms (e.g., Iconics, Ignition, Aveva).
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
• Experience troubleshooting Control Systems and BAS/BMS systems (e.g., Automated Logic, Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom).
• Familiarity with Building Systems sequence of operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot building automation and control systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal production interruptions.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain application software and system management tools for automated equipment.
• Provide advanced expertise in servicing HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems within mission-critical environments.
• Participate in the commissioning and validation of programming during construction and system upgrades.
• Perform data integration of equipment using field protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.
• Collaborate with specialized technicians, mechanics, and subcontractors to perform facility-related maintenance and repairs.
• Mentor and train less experienced technicians, providing instruction and technical guidance as needed.
• Oversee and monitor all components of site infrastructure to ensure operational integrity and compliance with safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with site management, customers, and remote/local support personnel to resolve complex system issues.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware.
• Assist senior engineers with cost estimates, project scope reviews, and evaluation of change orders from vendors.
• Assign tasks and coordinate with technical staff, providing on-the-job training and technical direction.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and safety guidelines, including job hazard analysis and lockout/tag-out procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Mentoring/Training

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated Logic

Honeywell

Siemens

Edstrom

BACnet/Modbus

PLC/SCADA platforms (Niagara N4, Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer)

Job description

Air Comfort, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Controls Technician III to maintain and optimize building automation systems for mission-critical facilities. You will work independently and with teams to ensure reliability of automated equipment and infrastructure.

The role emphasizes advanced troubleshooting, commissioning, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration with technicians and subcontractors in a safety-conscious environment.