Critical Facilities Controls Technician

ATS Companies; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays and time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye

Ongoing training and development

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

ATS is seeking a Controls Technician to join our team in Lancaster, TX. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and operate building automation systems across campus-level facilities, ensuring documentation accuracy and program integrity.

You will lead startup activities, modify controls programming, and maintain diagrams while interfacing with customers, suppliers, and fellow technicians. This role emphasizes hands-on field work, safety, and ongoing learning to optimize energy performance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certificate in an Applied Technologies field.
• Exposure to electronics and basic electrical circuits.
• Exposure to basic programming concepts.
• Experience troubleshooting basic and complex problems.
• Willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Lead start up and commissioning of building automation systems.
• Modify and create project-specific controls programming.
• Update and maintain controls diagrams and drawing sets.
• Interface directly with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Functionally test front ends to meet design intent and end-user needs.
• Support owner training as part of project closeout.
• Understand DDC and PLC programming and make minor modifications.
• Maintain field documentation such as as-built drawings and project check-out sheets.
• Provide feedback on company-wide standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Positive and proactive approach

Verbal and written communication

Ownership and accountability

Lifelong learning curiosity

Teamwork and collaboration

Agile/work management

Education

Associates degree or certificate in an Applied Technologies field

Tools

DDC programming

PLC programming

Job description

JOIN THE EXCITING WORLD OF BUILDING AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Come build your career in the innovative and impactful industry of Building Automation and Energy Management. At ATS, we are committed to providing the best energy management and facilities solutions for our customers and leading the market in building technologies. Our talented team of systems integrators make a difference by engineering, installing, and maintaining building automation systems that are thoughtfully designed to reduce energy consumption, optimize building performance, and provide the best conditions for tenant occupants.

We work with facilities of all types, from world-class research labs and hospitals, to high-profile corporate campuses, to cutting edge data centers. In a world with increasing focus on how to address energy management challenges and build sustainable solutions for the future, our clients rely on us to lead the way. Each building is a puzzle and we are the experts at solving them.

Our work has a tangible, positive impact on the world around us and we are proud and excited to do it.

BECOME PART OF A COMPANY THAT VALUES YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL

At ATS our most important asset is our people. Our employees are truly incredible and we are proud of their accomplishments. ATS team members are intelligent, hard-working, and take pride in every project and every customer interaction. We know they care about the valuable work they do and we care about making sure they have all the support they need to thrive and grow, including, but not limited to:

• Fair and equitable pay that meets and exceeds market rates
• Robust retirement savings with unbeatable 401(k) employer match and profit-sharing bonuses
• Paid holidays and time off that increases with tenure
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision options to meet your specific needs
• Ongoing training and development both in-house and through educational assistance benefits
• Employee wellness resources and annual events
• Additional information about our benefits

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US

As a Controls Technician, you will become skilled at troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, and operating controls systems with their related hardware, software, and equipment. You will develop in-depth understanding of HVAC-related controls and learn how to provide analysis of building control and mechanical system performance at a complete systems and campus level. Ensuring documentation is accurate and complete is a high priority for this position. You will also have the opportunity to:

• Lead start up and commissioning of building automation systems.
• Learn how to modify and create project-specific controls programming.
• Update and maintain controls diagrams and drawing sets to reflect accurate on-site conditions.
• Interface directly with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers, while working alongside other skilled team members.
• Functionally test custom front ends to ensure they meet design intent and end-user needs.
• Support owner training as part of project closeout.
• Understanding DDC (Direct Digital Controls) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming and being able to make minor modifications to existing programs
• Maintain clear and updated field documentation, including but not limited to as-built drawing sets, project check-out sheets, and UL Panel Tags
• Provide feedback on company-wide standards and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

For more information on the duties and responsibilities for this role, please contact us

SOME QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR…

• A positive and proactive approach to addressing challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A sense of ownership and pride in your work
• A commitment to lifelong learning and curiosity
• Enjoyment in working both in teams and on personal projects
• An agile approach to everyday projects and tasks

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCES THAT WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Associates degree or certificate in an Applied Technologies field
• Exposure to electronics and basic electrical circuits
• Exposure to basic programming concepts
• Practice working with mechanical systems
• Experience troubleshooting basic and complex problems

JOB DETAILS YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Base salary for this position ranges from $60,000 - $108,000 and is based on experience and tenure
• This is a full time, exempt position. Typical work days are Monday-Friday
• Local travel required with infrequent out-of-state travel
• This position requires consistent physical work at a project jobsite, spending most of your time on your feet. Project jobsites present typical construction and outdoor conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment for safety purposes. Lifting and exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally. Must be comfortable climbing a ladder regularly. Small repetitive motions and use of small tools is included.

ATS is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities. When making hiring and employment decisions, we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, military service, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition as defined under state and federal law, or any other legally protected category. All such discrimination is strictly prohibited.

The above job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new one may be assigned at any time with or without notice.