Building Automation Controls Technician

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking an HVAC Controls Technician in Houston, TX to handle installation, programming, start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of building automation systems.

The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance and strong customer communication to ensure timely and professional service. The technician will perform software/hardware upgrades, document activities, and support customers in optimizing HVAC performance across BAS platforms.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience with startup, commissioning, and installation of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Competency in the functionality of BAS, including software, engineering tools, commissioning tools, DDC controllers, and field devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of building automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize DDC control systems and ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation.
• Perform software and software/hardware upgrades to building automation systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks, including database backups, system analysis, network analysis, and equipment performance testing.
• Lead smaller retrofit installations as part of service quoted projects.
• Troubleshoot DDC control systems and mechanical systems.
• Maintain consistent and clear communication with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure timely, effective, and complete execution of work performed.
• Resolve customer complaints and concerns in a professional manner.

Skills

BAS knowledge

Startup/commissioning

Troubleshooting

Tools

DDC Controllers

BAS Tools

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking an HVAC Controls Technician in Houston, TX to handle installation, programming, start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of building automation systems.

The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance and strong customer communication to ensure timely and professional service. The technician will perform software/hardware upgrades, document activities, and support customers in optimizing HVAC performance across BAS platforms.