Controls Technician

ControlsJobs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Excellent Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

ControlsJobs in Dallas, TX, is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to support BAS projects across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. This field-based role involves local work (80%) with some regional travel (20%), and offers a company vehicle and excellent benefits.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of BAS experience, strong knowledge of BAS architectures and sequences, and hands-on work with platforms like Tridium, Schneider, Siemens, and JCI. Up to $45/hr DOE; relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Controls Technician or in a BAS-focused field role.
• Strong understanding of BAS architecture, sequences, and control strategies.
• Hands-on experience with ALC or comparable platforms (Tridium, Schneider, Siemens, JCI, Vykon).
• Excellent field diagnostics and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and verify operation of building automation systems (BAS)
• Perform point-to-point checkout and follow established commissioning procedures
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and refine installed BAS programs and sequences
• Support equipment start-up, control wiring termination, and field integration
• Revise sequences of operation and make programming edits as required
• Communicate clearly with end users, GCs, facility teams, and internal staff
• Collaborate with installers and project teams to ensure successful deployments

Skills

BAS systems

Troubleshooting

Field diagnostics

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Programming adjustments

Tools

Tridium

Schneider

Siemens

JCI

Vykon

ALC

Job description

Controls Technician – Dallas, TX – Up to $45/hr. + Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity:

A well-established building automation contractor is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to support projects throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. This field-based position includes primarily local work (80% within DFW) with occasional regional travel (20%). Ideal applicants will have mid- to senior-level experience and be comfortable handling commissioning, programming adjustments, and troubleshooting within BAS environments.

• Location: Richardson, TX (Dallas–Fort Worth area)
• Status: Full-Time | Field-Based
• Travel: 80% Local (DFW) | 20% Regional Overnight

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, commission, and verify operation of building automation systems (BAS)
• Perform point-to-point checkout and follow established commissioning procedures
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and refine installed BAS programs and sequences
• Support equipment start-up, control wiring termination, and field integration
• Revise sequences of operation and make programming edits as required
• Communicate clearly with end users, GCs, facility teams, and internal staff
• Collaborate with installers and project teams to ensure successful deployments

Ideal Candidate:

• 3+ years of experience as a Controls Technician or in a BAS-focused field role
• Strong understanding of BAS architecture, sequences, and control strategies
• Hands-on experience with ALC or comparable platforms (Tridium, Schneider, Siemens, JCI, Vykon)
• Excellent field diagnostics and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment
• Hourly Rate: Up to $45/hr. (DOE)
• Vehicle: Company Vehicle Provided (For Mid- to Senior-Level Technicians)
• Retirement: 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified applicants

If you're an experienced BAS technician seeking long-term stability, strong benefits, and the opportunity to work on complex retrofit and mission-critical projects across Texas, this position offers an excellent career path.