Building Automation Controls Technician – Commissioning

ATS Companies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Companies in Portland, OR is seeking a Controls Technician to troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and operate building automation systems across project sites. You will gain hands-on experience with DDC and PLC programming, update drawings, and work with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure on-time, high-quality commissioning and turnover.

The role requires an associate degree or certificate in applied technologies, exposure to electronics and basic programming concepts, and a

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.

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 to reflect accurate on-site conditions.
• Interface directly with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers, while working alongside other skilled team members.
• Functionally test front ends to ensure they meet design intent and end-user needs.
• Support owner training as part of project closeout.
• Understand direct digital controls (DDC) and programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and make minor modifications to existing programs.
• Maintain clear and updated field documentation, including as-built drawing sets, project check-out sheets, and panel tags.
• Provide feedback on company-wide standards and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ownership

Lifelong learning

Team collaboration

Agile mindset

Education

Associate degree

Tools

DDC programming

PLC programming

Electrical circuits

Job description

ATS Companies in Portland, OR is seeking a Controls Technician to troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and operate building automation systems across project sites. You will gain hands-on experience with DDC and PLC programming, update drawings, and work with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure on-time, high-quality commissioning and turnover.

The role requires an associate degree or certificate in applied technologies, exposure to electronics and basic programming concepts, and a