BAS Controls Installation Technician

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a BAS Controls Installation Technician in Houston, TX. You will work on installation, start‑up, troubleshooting, commissioning and servicing of DDC building automation systems, collaborating with customers, contractors, and peers in an office or construction-site environment.

The role emphasizes fieldwork, complex system diagnostics, and hands‑on control programming, with travel to job sites and flexibility for overtime.

Qualifications

• HVAC electronic/mechanical systems service experience required.
• Familiarity with DDC/Direct Digital Control building automation.
• Wiring diagrams reading and network basics.
• Travel to construction sites may be required.
• Military or trade school background accepted if relevant.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork 100% on site.
• Diagnose and repair complex direct digital control malfunctions.
• Communicate installation schedule and progress with stakeholders.
• Forecast labor and material usage per project.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors during construction.
• Create control algorithms and upload to controllers.
• Provide customer training and post‑start support.
• Ensure project closeout documentation is completed.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Reading wiring diagrams

IP networks

Valid driver’s license

Overtime/weekends flexibility

Education

Vocational school/Associate degree in electronics or HVAC

High School Diploma + military/trade school

Tools

LonWorks

BACnet

Niagara Tridium

TRIDIUM

Niagara 4

Siemens Talon

Distech Controls

Job description

Title: BAS Controls Installation Technician (Building Automation Systems)

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $85k - $95k

Sponsorship: Position is not eligible for sponsorship. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, L/S Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, and paid vacation and holidays. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Job Summary

BAS Installation Technician will work as part of a team which will be responsible for the installation, start‑up, troubleshooting, commissioning and servicing of DDC- Direct Digital Control building automation systems. This position requires the ability to communicate clearly with customers, mechanical contractors, subcontractors, and fellow employees. He or she will independently perform required duties located in an office environment or on a construction site.

Key Responsibilities

• 100% Fieldwork requirement
• Diagnosing and repair complex direct digital control system malfunctions require extensive knowledge of mechanical systems and electronic theory as well as the ability to create and modify program algorithms for multiple systems.
• Communicate with all levels of contracting chain to declare installation schedule, milestone updates, job progress, commissioning, and closeout/acceptance plan.
• Track and forecast labor and material spent on projects assigned and adhere to estimates.
• Manage various suppliers and subcontractors during the construction phase of the project to ensure their adherence to the job schedule.
• Identify potential field changes, communicate changes to customers and project manager, and assist in cost estimates for change orders. Generate and submit extra work orders for non‑contracted work done.
• Create control algorithms, download source code to controllers, manage system databases, and implement an animated front‑end graphical user interface.
• Analyze problems and resolve issues to ensure the complete system functions properly.
• Perform service repairs, adjustments and calibration on building systems.
• Coordinate and perform customer training and ensure timely completion of project closeout documents
• Provide technical support and direction to end‑users and employees when applicable.
• Adhere to HTS Code of Ethics, obey all laws and regulations, and carry out all duties in a moral and virtuous manner.

Qualifications

Vocational School four‑year program or an associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field or equivalent military occupational specialty plus two years of industry experience or five years of experience in servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems in the HVAC industry.

• Fieldwork Experience
• Some flexibility to work overtime/weekends.
• Proficient in reading wiring diagrams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General understanding of IP networks.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must be familiar with various hand and power tools.
• Min. Yrs. Experience: 2 years of experience with Lonworks and/or BACnet Control Systems, TRIDIUM and NIAGARA 4 experience preferred
• Education: High School Diploma with honorable US Military service and/or Trade School
• This position requires travel to construction sites. Accordingly, this position requires a valid driver's license. Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Motor Vehicle Record Check is required.
• Certificates Preferred: Niagara Tridium, familiar with Siemens Talon, and/or Distech Controls.

Final Comments

We hold our employees in high regard and have proven to provide them with job security, on‑the‑job‑training, continuing education and promotes cross training. The result is an employee who has mutual respect for the work of their peers and is challenged to try new skills and expand their qualifications. We will provide you with more than a job, the opportunity for a great career

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by laws.