BAS Controls Technician

ControlsJobs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company @?

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

ControlsJobs in Chattanooga, TN seeks a BAS Controls Technician for hands-on field installation, start-up, service, and commissioning of DDC/BAS systems across commercial, institutional, and light industrial sites. You’ll work with project teams to ensure proper installation, testing, and operation of BAS hardware and software.

The ideal candidate has strong BAS/DDC troubleshooting skills, experience reading control drawings, and the ability to work independently on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with BAS/DDC controls in commercial settings.
• Field installation, start-up, and commissioning experience.
• Ability to read control drawings and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, start up, and commission DDC/BAS control systems for commercial HVAC
• Troubleshoot sensors, controllers, networks, and end devices
• Perform point-to-point checkout and system verification
• Install and test field devices: sensors, actuators, valves, relays
• Assist with loading and tuning BAS programs under direction
• Pull wires, conduit, and complete low-voltage terminations
• Collaborate with project teams on start-up and punch lists
• Communicate status and findings to owners and contractors

Skills

BAS Controls Technician

Controls Installer

DDC troubleshooting

Commissioning

HVAC knowledge

Tools

Tridium

Distech

Siemens

Job description

BAS Controls Technician – Chattanooga, TN – $35.00–$50.00/hr – Commercial HVAC & Building Automation

About the Opportunity

A growing Building Automation and HVAC controls team is seeking an experiencedBAS Controls Technician to support commercial, institutional, and light industrial projectsthroughout the greater Chattanooga area.You’ll be hands-on with DDC/BAS systems—handling installation, start-up, service, and commissioning workfor a variety of facilities.

• Location: Chattanooga, TN (local travel to customer sites)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $50.00/hr (Depending on Experience)
• Overtime: Available based on workload
• Vehicle: Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (role dependent)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Holiday Time

About the Role

This role is ideal for a controls technician who enjoys a mix of field installation,troubleshooting, programming support, and customer-facing work.You’ll work alongside project managers, programmers, and HVAC technicians to ensure that BAS systemsare installed correctly, commissioned properly, and operating as designed.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, start up, and commission DDC/BAS control systems for commercial HVAC equipment
• Troubleshoot control system issues including sensors, controllers, networks, and end devices
• Perform point-to-point checkout, functional testing, and system verification
• Install and test field devices such as temperature sensors, actuators, valves, and relays
• Assist with loading, editing, and tuning BAS programs under direction of engineers/programmers
• Pull wire, bend/install conduit, and complete low-voltage terminations as needed
• Collaborate with project teams on equipment start-up, sequence validation, and punch list items
• Communicate clearly with building owners, end users, and contractors regarding system status and findings
• Document work performed, redlines, and test results in a clear and organized manner

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience as a BAS Controls Technician, Controls Installer, or similar role
• Strong background in BAS/DDC troubleshooting and commissioning
• Comfortable working on active construction and retrofit job sites
• Familiarity with common BAS platforms (experience with Tridium, Distech, Siemens, or similar is a plus)
• Solid understanding of commercial HVAC systems (RTUs, AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers)
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation
• Good communication skills and professional, customer-focused attitude
• Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a project team