BAS Controls Technician – Carrier i-Vu Startup Lead

YATES Company, LLC.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Fuel card

Phone

Tablet

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Yates Company, LLC in San Antonio, TX is seeking a BAS Controls Technician to install, startup, commission, and close out Carrier i-Vu Building Automation Systems on construction and retrofit projects.

You will serve as the technical lead in the field, ensuring systems meet contract documents and owner expectations while coordinating with project teams and providing owner training and support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in BAS controls installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Understanding of HVAC mechanical systems and control strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, sequences of operation, and specifications.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting BAS hardware, software, and communication networks.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to documentation and detail.
• Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining alignment with project goals.
• Professional communication skills with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with construction project workflows and commissioning processes.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission Carrier i-Vu BAS hardware and software on new construction and retrofit projects.
• Perform controller setup, network configuration, device addressing, and firmware management.
• Execute system startup activities including sensor calibration, device checkout, and functional testing.
• Complete point-to-point verification and confirm all field devices operate per design and control intent.
• Develop, modify, and validate control logic and sequences of operation in Carrier i-Vu.
• Integrate BAS with AHUs, RTUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, VFDs, and terminal units.
• Support integration with third-party systems and protocols where required (e.g., BACnet/IP, MS/TP).
• Troubleshoot programming, communication, and operational issues through startup and occupancy.
• Coordinate field activities with Project Manager, electricians, and other trades.
• Communicate technical constraints, schedule impacts, and field conditions clearly and proactively.
• Participate in jobsite meetings, startup planning, and commissioning reviews.
• Serve as the primary BAS technical resource during startup, commissioning, and owner acceptance.
• Maintain accurate field documentation including as-built drawings, device lists, and point schedules.
• Assist with commissioning checklists and startup reports.
• Support closeout documentation including O&M manuals, graphics verification, and backups.
• Ensure system readiness for inspections, functional performance testing, and owner training.
• Support owner demonstrations, system walk-throughs, and operator training sessions.
• Assist in resolving punch list items and post-startup adjustments.
• Provide professional, solutions-oriented interaction with customers and facility staff.

Skills

BAS controls installation

Startup commissioning

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Travel availability

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Carrier i-Vu

Job description

Yates Company, LLC in San Antonio, TX is seeking a BAS Controls Technician to install, startup, commission, and close out Carrier i-Vu Building Automation Systems on construction and retrofit projects.

You will serve as the technical lead in the field, ensuring systems meet contract documents and owner expectations while coordinating with project teams and providing owner training and support.