Building Automation Technician: Troubleshoot, Commission & Optimize BAS

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Professional development

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Building Automation Systems (BAS) technician to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair BAS/EMS systems, controllers, sensors and related equipment.

You will commission and optimize HVAC controls across AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers and rooftop units. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years' BAS experience, familiarity with Honeywell controls and Tridium Niagara, Niagara N4 experience a plus, and strong reading skills for electrical drawings and control

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Building Automation or BAS technician experience.
• Experience with Honeywell controls and 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.

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.

Skills

BAS technician experience

Honeywell controls

Tridium Niagara

Niagara N4 commissioning

Low voltage electrical systems

Commercial HVAC systems

Reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Trade school / HVAC apprenticeship / controls training / military tech training

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Building Automation Systems (BAS) technician to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair BAS/EMS systems, controllers, sensors and related equipment.

You will commission and optimize HVAC controls across AHUs, VAVs, chillers, boilers, cooling towers and rooftop units. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years' BAS experience, familiarity with Honeywell controls and Tridium Niagara, Niagara N4 experience a plus, and strong reading skills for electrical drawings and control