Controls BAS System Specialist

MSS Solutions, LLC; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MSS Solutions, LLC in Lexington, SC, is seeking a Controls BAS System Specialist to grow your career by leading startup, commissioning, and programming of building automation and controls systems. The role requires a minimum of five years in controls field experience, working with Niagara, Johnson Controls, Trane, or Honeywell BMS, and the ability to manage projects and communicate with customers.

Relocation assistance is provided, and candidates must pass background checks and a drug test; a

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of controls field experience.
• Experience with startup, commissioning, and programming building automation systems.
• Proficient with Niagara, Johnson Controls, Trane, or Honeywell BMS.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup, commissioning and programming of BAS systems.
• Interpret control drawings and sequences of operations.
• Interface with customers and contractors during site assessments.
• Document work with time entries and project progression data.
• Ensure safety policies are followed on all sites.
• Coordinate onsite projects with lead technician responsibilities.

Skills

Controls field experience

Startup and commissioning

Building automation programming

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Niagara platform

Johnson Controls

Trane

Honeywell Building Management Systems

Job description

A career at MSS is not just a job — it’s collaborating with the best talent in the business. It’s having a part in building a better future. It’s making a difference in people’s lives.

The success of MSS is a direct reflection of the dedication, passion, and hard work of our team. Since 1996, MSS has taken pride in retaining some of the best talent in the industry by promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, and empowerment.

The well‑being of our team members, including their health and financial security, is important to us. We take care of our team by offering market‑competitive benefits to all eligible employees.

MSS offers opportunities for students to explore the field of mechanical construction, security, controls, and fire & life safety. If you think this is the right path for you, we’d love to talk to you about our internship program. As an intern, you’ll have a chance to learn hands‑on the functional skills necessary to be successful in the industry.

MSS also offers DOL registered apprenticeship opportunities in North and South Carolina for:

Developing a construction workforce in our communities is crucial for the future of the industry. MSS is proud to take part in skilled trades training and mentorship programmes by partnering with local groups committed to developing highly trained tradespeople.

Come grow with us! Are you looking for a career and not just a job? If so, we have many opportunities available. We strive to solve problems through passion and integrity and we’re looking for talented and creative people like you to help determine our company’s future.

Controls BAS System Specialist (Relocation assistance provided)

MSS Solutions, LLC has an opening for a Controls BAS System Specialist. If you are an experienced professional who is looking to grow your career and contribute fresh and innovative ideas to serve our customers, this is an opportunity you should explore!

Role and Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience in startup, commissioning, and programming building automation and controls systems.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems with ability to startup, test and make modifications in a variety of controls software system languages.
• Responsible for device testing (end-to-end), program downloading, equipment start‑up and operations.
• Ability to interpret control drawings, plans and sequence of operations.
• Capable of hardware installation, software programming, diagnosis and repair of DDC systems at customer locations.
• Ability to interface and consult with the customer or contractor during site assessments.
• Ability to represent the company to commercial, industrial and institutional customers.
• Ability to interface and communicate with customers to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Manage all aspects of small projects without the support of the Project Manager.
• Effectively documents work performed by completing necessary paperwork on each job to include: entering daily time, detailing scope of project progression, and maintaining an electronic database.
• Maintain customer/contractor satisfaction for continual company growth.
• Lead in coordinating onsite project initiatives and represent the project team as the lead technician on assigned projects.
• Assist in monitoring the installation labor of subcontractor to ensure quality standards and project schedule are met.
• Willing to participate in company training and self‑study to improve and maintain technical proficiency in program platforms.
• Complies with all company safety policies.
• Other such duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Successful candidate(s) will possess a with a minimum of five (5) years of controls field experience. Programming capabilities may include, but not be limited to: Niagara platform, Johnson Controls, Trane and Honeywell Building Management Systems.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in startup, commissioning, and programming building automation and controls systems.
• Physical Demands: Occasional sitting, frequent stooping, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and climbing. Constant standing, walking, reaching and gripping. Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. (maximum solo lift) and constant lifting to 25 lbs., placing this position in the very heavy physical demand classification (PDC).
• Material Handling: Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. and constant lifting up to 25 lbs., placing this position in the very heavy physical demand classification (PDC).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Must successfully pass a background check & drug test.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Work Environment

Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold, high noise intensity level, atmospheric conditions, exposure to electrical shock, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet and/or humid, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working high exposure places.

Benefits

• MSS Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free environment.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.