Field Controls Technician: DDC/PLC Startup & Commissioning

divcon; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Lodging provided

Travel reimbursement

Medical Insurance

401K with employer match

Disability coverage

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Divcon is seeking a Control Technician to join the on‑site controls team in Texas. You will support DDC/PLC project work, perform installation verification, document field work, and assist with startup and commissioning.

Travel, per diem, lodging, and travel accommodations are provided per policy. Ideal candidates have hands‑on wiring, point‑to‑point checkout experience, and familiarity with Niagara, BACnet, Modbus, or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of controls installer experience or 1–2 years in HVAC controls industry
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and basic controls strategies
• Understanding of low‑voltage control circuits and wiring
• Read and work from ladder diagrams, wiring schematics, and project docs
• Strong communication and documentation discipline
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

Responsibilities

• Start up, commission, and re‑commission systems using DDC/PLC technology
• Troubleshoot mid‑level system problems and coordinate with subcontractors
• Verify field installation against drawings, schedules, and project docs
• Provide turnkey delivery for unitary systems (VAV/FPB/FCU) and AHUs/CRAHs
• Perform verification checks per L2‑L4 and support L5/IST commissioning
• Understand BACnet, Modbus, LON, EtherNet/IP networks
• Document daily QC forms and log deficiencies and conflicts
• Maintain familiarity with construction docs and submittals

Skills

HVAC controls

Electrical wiring

Ladder diagrams

Communication

LOTO safety

Education

Technical training in electrical/HVAC/automation

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Delta enteliWEB

Distech

Siemens Desigo

JCI Metasys

Schneider EcoStruxure

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Divcon is seeking a Control Technician to join the on‑site controls team in Texas. You will support DDC/PLC project work, perform installation verification, document field work, and assist with startup and commissioning.

Travel, per diem, lodging, and travel accommodations are provided per policy. Ideal candidates have hands‑on wiring, point‑to‑point checkout experience, and familiarity with Niagara, BACnet, Modbus, or similar platforms.