Building Automation Controls Technician

ATS Companies; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays and time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye

Ongoing training and development

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

ATS is seeking a Controls Technician to join our team in Lancaster, TX. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and operate building automation systems across campus-level facilities, ensuring documentation accuracy and program integrity.

You will lead startup activities, modify controls programming, and maintain diagrams while interfacing with customers, suppliers, and fellow technicians. This role emphasizes hands-on field work, safety, and ongoing learning to optimize energy performance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certificate in an Applied Technologies field.
• Exposure to electronics and basic electrical circuits.
• Exposure to basic programming concepts.
• Experience troubleshooting basic and complex problems.
• Willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Lead start up and commissioning of building automation systems.
• Modify and create project-specific controls programming.
• Update and maintain controls diagrams and drawing sets.
• Interface directly with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Functionally test front ends to meet design intent and end-user needs.
• Support owner training as part of project closeout.
• Understand DDC and PLC programming and make minor modifications.
• Maintain field documentation such as as-built drawings and project check-out sheets.
• Provide feedback on company-wide standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Positive and proactive approach

Verbal and written communication

Ownership and accountability

Lifelong learning curiosity

Teamwork and collaboration

Agile/work management

Education

Associates degree or certificate in an Applied Technologies field

Tools

DDC programming

PLC programming

Job description

ATS is seeking a Controls Technician to join our team in Lancaster, TX. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and operate building automation systems across campus-level facilities, ensuring documentation accuracy and program integrity.

You will lead startup activities, modify controls programming, and maintain diagrams while interfacing with customers, suppliers, and fellow technicians. This role emphasizes hands-on field work, safety, and ongoing learning to optimize energy performance.