Controls Programmer

Spearhead Staffing LLC; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Spearhead Staffing LLC in Santa Maria, CA seeks a Controls Programmer to design, program, and support commercial building automation systems, focused on reliable BAS performance for high-efficiency facilities.

You will program Niagara/N4 platforms, perform startup and commissioning, develop graphics and sequences, and collaborate with field engineers to resolve integration issues while maintaining documentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in building automation controls for commercial projects.
• N4 certification (Niagara 4).
• Proficient in BAS programming, graphics, and system integration.
• Experience in startup, commissioning, and field-level troubleshooting.
• Local to Santa Maria area with stable work history.

Responsibilities

• Program building automation systems (primarily Niagara/N4).
• Perform point-to-point checkout and functional testing of control systems.
• Create and modify graphics, sequences, and user interfaces.
• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting for new and retrofit systems.
• Integrate diverse systems (HVAC, lighting, security) into unified BAS platforms.
• Collaborate with field techs and engineers to resolve integration issues.
• Maintain documentation, drawings, and version control for programs.
• Ensure code meets safety, quality, and client specifications.

Skills

BAS programming

Graphics & HMI

Troubleshooting

Startup & commissioning

Documentation

Field collaboration

Tools

Niagara N4

Tridium

Distech

Siemens

Job description

Job description

Snapshot / Role Overview

We’re seeking a Controls Programmer in Santa Maria, CA to program and support commercial building automation systems for high-efficiency facility operations.

Impact

• Deliver tailored BAS programming and integration for diverse commercial environments
• Ensure seamless system startup and commissioning to minimize delays
• Enhance operational performance through precise controls logic
• Reduce client service costs with well-tested, efficient installations

Responsibilities

• Program building automation systems (primarily Niagara/N4)
• Perform point-to-point checkout and functional testing of control systems
• Create and modify graphics, sequences, and user interfaces
• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting for new and retrofit systems
• Integrate diverse systems (HVAC, lighting, security) into unified BAS platforms
• Collaborate with field techs and engineers to resolve integration issues
• Maintain documentation, drawings, and version control for programs
• Ensure code meets safety, quality, and client specifications

Requirements

Must-Haves

• 5+ years in building automation controls (commercial projects)
• N4 certification (Niagara 4)
• Proficient in BAS programming, graphics, and integration
• Experience in startup, commissioning, and field-level troubleshooting
• Local to Santa Maria area with stable work history

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with multiple BAS platforms (Tridium, Distech, Siemens, etc.)
• Background in HVAC/mechanical systems
• Familiarity with installation and service tasks
• Strong documentation and organizational skills

Compensation & Logistics

Competitive salary depending on experience; benefits include health insurance, PTO, holidays, and more.