HVAC Controls & BAS Technician | Commissioning Specialist

Chesapeake Controls, Inc.; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Chesapeake Controls is a leading provider of cutting-edge building automation solutions, delivering HVAC equipment, controls, parts, services, and energy solutions across Hampton Roads, Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Pittsburgh.

We are hiring a HVAC Service & Controls Technician in Newport News to install, maintain, and optimize HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of controls experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and be willing to travel locally to customer sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with HVAC controls or Building Automation Systems.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC equipment and control strategies.
• Experience troubleshooting control networks and field devices.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Familiarity with BAS platforms (such as Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Trane, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skill.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to customer sites centrally located between Richmond and Newport News.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair HVAC control systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Perform preventative maintenance and service on HVAC controls and related equipment
• Calibrate sensors, actuators, and controllers
• Install and modify control components, wiring, and devices as needed
• Interface with building owners, facility teams, and project managers to resolve system issues
• Interpret control drawings, schematics, and sequences of operation
• Commission and verify system performance after repairs or upgrades
• Maintain accurate service documentation and reports
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation for all HVAC systems, including manuals, schematics, and maintenance records.
• Conduct training sessions for maintenance personnel and end-users.
• Respond to emergency calls and resolve critical issues affecting HVAC systems.

Skills

HVAC controls

Building Automation Systems

Schematic reading

BAS platforms

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Job description

Chesapeake Controls is a leading provider of cutting-edge building automation solutions, delivering HVAC equipment, controls, parts, services, and energy solutions across Hampton Roads, Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Pittsburgh.

We are hiring a HVAC Service & Controls Technician in Newport News to install, maintain, and optimize HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of controls experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and be willing to travel locally to customer sites.