Field Controls Technician: DDC/PLC Startup & Commissioning

Divcon; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Disability coverage

Flexible PTO

Field-based benefits

Job summary

Divcon, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Control Technician to support DDC/BAS and PLC project work. You will perform installation verification, point-to-point checkout, startup support, and field documentation under supervision, traveling to client sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have hands-on wiring experience, knowledge of HVAC controls, and the ability to read schematics and network topologies.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of controls installer experience or 1-2 years in HVAC controls.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and basic controls strategies.
• Understanding of low-voltage control circuits, control wiring, dry contacts, relay logic, multimeter use, wire labeling, color coding, and LOTO/jobsite safety requirements.
• Operator-level familiarity with DDC/BAS or PLC platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Delta enteliWEB, Distech, Siemens Desigo, JCI Metasys, Schneider EcoStruxure, Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, or similar.
• Read and work from ladder diagrams, wiring schematics, panel layout drawings, equipment schedules, point lists, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Start up, commission, and re-commission customer systems that utilize DDC or PLC technology.
• Provide solutions to mid-level systems problems and coordinate with subcontractors and other trades.
• Verify field installation against drawings, schedules, point lists, network architecture, addressing tables, and project documentation; flag discrepancies.
• Be able to provide turnkey project delivery on specific site systems.
• Document work daily in company QC forms and log deficiencies, field mismatches, and drawing issues.
• Maintain familiarity with AEC/construction processes and documents including RFIs and submittals.

Skills

DDC/BAS

PLC platforms

Troubleshooting

Field documentation

Communication

Valid driver's license

Education

Technical training (electrical/HVAC/automation)

Tools

Niagara

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

Divcon, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Control Technician to support DDC/BAS and PLC project work. You will perform installation verification, point-to-point checkout, startup support, and field documentation under supervision, traveling to client sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have hands-on wiring experience, knowledge of HVAC controls, and the ability to read schematics and network topologies.