Building Automation and Controls Technician

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston is seeking an HVAC controls technician to install, commission, and support building automation and control systems on site.

You will mount, wire, and terminate DDC controllers, configure software, and perform calibration and testing to ensure systems operate per sequence of operation. Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems and experience with low-voltage electrical systems are required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems.
• Experience with low-voltage electrical systems.
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Mount, wire, and terminate DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, and field devices
• Download, configure, and update software sequences, operator graphics, and trend logs
• Perform point-to-point checkouts, sensor calibrations, and functional testing to verify systems operate as designed
• Diagnose and repair electrical, communication, and mechanical control failures
• Troubleshoot BACnet, IP, and MS/TP communication networks
• Install, commission, and support building automation and control systems
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Low-voltage electrical systems

Safety-conscious and independent/team

Job description

Job Scope:

• Mount, wire, and terminate DDC (Direct Digital Control) controllers, sensors, actuators, and field devices
• Download, configure, and update software sequences, schedules, operator workstation graphics, and trend logs
• Perform point-to-point checkouts, sensor calibrations, and functional testing to verify systems operate according to sequence of operation
• Diagnose and repair electrical, communication, and mechanical control failures
• Troubleshoot BACnet, IP, and MS/TP communication networks
• Install, commission, and support building automation and control systems
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems
• Experience with low-voltage electrical systems
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team