Building Automation Specialist — Nationwide BAS Technician

Upchurch Industrial LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Certification assistance

Job summary

Upchurch Industrial LLC is seeking a Building Automation Service Technician to troubleshoot, service, maintain, and optimize BAS and EMS systems across the United States. You will work with Honeywell and Tridium Niagara platforms, reading wiring schematics and control diagrams, with nationwide travel 25% of the time.

The role requires strong low voltage electrical knowledge, HVAC systems understanding, and the ability to communicate findings to customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Building Automation or BAS technician experience.
• Experience with Honeywell controls and or Tridium Niagara strongly preferred.
• Niagara N4 commissioning and troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of low voltage electrical systems, including AC and DC wiring, relays, sensors, actuators, and control circuits.
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and sequences of operation.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, control diagrams, and mechanical plans.
• Trade school, HVAC apprenticeship, controls training, or military technical training preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and coordinate with remote technical support when required.
• Must be willing and able to travel nationwide Monday through Friday.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to pass applicable background screening and drug screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair BAS and EMS systems, controllers, sensors, and associated equipment.
• Commission and optimize HVAC controls serving AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, rooftop units, and other mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, system repairs, and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and test network communications using BACnet IP, Modbus, LonWorks, and other control protocols.
• Diagnose low voltage electrical and control issues involving wiring, relays, sensors, actuators, controllers, and associated devices.
• Assist with Niagara N4 commissioning, programming, graphics, and troubleshooting as required.
• Review system operation and sequences of operation to identify equipment or controls issues.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, work reports, and customer records.
• Clearly communicate technical findings, recommended repairs, and completed work to customers and internal project teams.
• Follow all company, customer, and job site safety requirements.

Skills

BAS technician experience

Honeywell controls

Tridium Niagara

Niagara N4

Low voltage electrical

HVAC systems knowledge

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Willing to travel

Education

Trade school / HVAC apprenticeship / controls training

Tools

BACnet/IP

Modbus

LonWorks

Job description

Upchurch Industrial LLC is seeking a Building Automation Service Technician to troubleshoot, service, maintain, and optimize BAS and EMS systems across the United States. You will work with Honeywell and Tridium Niagara platforms, reading wiring schematics and control diagrams, with nationwide travel 25% of the time.

The role requires strong low voltage electrical knowledge, HVAC systems understanding, and the ability to communicate findings to customers and internal teams.