HVAC Controls Technician

AlphaHire; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Alpha Hire is seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Technician to support commercial, industrial, and municipal facilities along the Gulf Coast. The role covers installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service of HVAC control and BAS systems in a field-based setting.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with DDC controls, low-voltage systems, and commercial HVAC equipment, and can work independently while coordinating with project managers, engineers, and customers to ensure

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience installing or servicing HVAC controls, BAS, DDC controls, or related low-voltage systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, control strategies, and system operation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission, and service HVAC controls and BAS.
• Start up controllers, verify points, inspect wiring, test systems.
• Troubleshoot DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, networks, and related devices.
• Read control drawings and sequences of operation for projects.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and communication issues.
• Support commissioning, optimization, and performance verification.
• Coordinate with PMs, engineers, programmers, and customers.
• Provide training on system operation and maintenance.
• Complete service reports and commissioning records accurately.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read & interpret drawings

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

EPA Certification

Electrical license

Technical certifications

Tools

DDC controls

BACnet protocol

Modbus protocol

LonWorks protocol

Tridium Niagara

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Honeywell

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Technician to join a growing building automation team supporting commercial, industrial, and municipal facilities throughout the Gulf Coast region. This field-based role is responsible for installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and servicing HVAC control systems and building automation systems (BAS) while ensuring reliable system performance and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with DDC controls, low-voltage control systems, and commercial HVAC equipment, along with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with project managers, engineers, programmers, and customers.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, commission, and service HVAC controls and building automation systems (BAS).

Perform controller startup, point-to-point verification, wiring inspections, functional testing, and system commissioning.

Troubleshoot DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, communication networks, and related control devices.

Read and interpret control drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, and project specifications.

Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, communication, and system performance issues.

Support startup, commissioning, system optimization, and performance verification for new and existing installations.

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, programmers, subcontractors, and customers throughout project execution.

Provide customer training on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting during project turnover.

Complete service reports, startup documentation, commissioning records, and project documentation accurately and on time.

Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company safety standards and jobsite requirements.

2+ years of experience installing or servicing HVAC controls, building automation systems (BAS), DDC controls, or related low-voltage control systems.

Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, control strategies, and system operation.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation.

Experience troubleshooting electrical, communication, programming, and controls-related issues.

Familiarity with BAS controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, VFDs, valves, dampers, and other field devices.

Experience with one or more BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Distech, Alerton, Carrier, or similar systems.

Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, or other building automation communication protocols.

Experience commissioning commercial HVAC control systems is preferred.

EPA Certification, electrical license, or related technical certifications are a plus.

Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Valid driver's license with the ability to travel locally to project sites throughout the Gulf Coast region.

Competitive salary based on experience.

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off and company holidays.

Ongoing technical training and manufacturer certification opportunities.

Career advancement within a growing building automation and controls team.

Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

Alpha Hire is a leading equipment and scaffolding hire company in Perth, offering extensive product selections and expert assistance across three convenient locations.