HVAC Controls Technician

AlphaHire; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

AlphaHire is seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Technician to join a growing Building Automation team serving Gulf Coast facilities across commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal sectors. The field-based role installs, commissions, troubleshoots, and services HVAC controls and BAS systems, with emphasis on DDC controls and low-voltage systems.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Tridium Niagara and major BAS platforms, strong electrical troubleshooting

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with HVAC controls, BAS, DDC controls, or related low-voltage systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, control sequences, and building automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and sequences of operation.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, controls, communication, and BAS issues.
• Familiarity with controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, valves, dampers, VFDs, and other control devices.
• EPA certification, electrical license, or relevant technical certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC controls and BAS systems.
• Perform controller startup, point-to-point testing, wiring inspections, functional testing, and system commissioning.
• Troubleshoot DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, VFDs, communication networks, and related field devices.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, sequences of operation, and project specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, communication, and system-performance issues.
• Support startup, commissioning, optimization, and performance verification of new and existing BAS installations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Programmers, subcontractors, and customers throughout project execution.
• Train customers and facility personnel on system operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

2+ years experience

HVAC controls

BAS

Reading schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

BACnet/Modbus/LonWorks

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Honeywell

Distech

Alerton

Carrier

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Technician to join a growing Building Automation team supporting commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal facilities throughout the Gulf Coast region.

This field-based position is responsible for installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and servicing HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS). The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with DDC controls, low-voltage systems, and commercial HVAC equipment, along with strong troubleshooting and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC controls and BAS systems.
• Perform controller startup, point-to-point testing, wiring inspections, functional testing, and system commissioning.
• Troubleshoot DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, VFDs, communication networks, and related field devices.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, sequences of operation, and project specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, communication, and system-performance issues.
• Support startup, commissioning, optimization, and performance verification of new and existing BAS installations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Programmers, subcontractors, and customers throughout project execution.
• Train customers and facility personnel on system operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Complete service reports, commissioning documentation, startup records, and other required paperwork.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and service calls as needed.
• Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and professionalism on every jobsite.

• 2+ years of experience with HVAC controls, BAS, DDC controls, or related low-voltage systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, control sequences, and building automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and sequences of operation.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, controls, communication, and BAS issues.
• Familiarity with controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, valves, dampers, VFDs, and other control devices.
• Experience with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Distech, Alerton, Carrier, or similar.
• Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, or other building automation protocols.
• Commercial HVAC controls commissioning experience is preferred.
• EPA certification, electrical license, or relevant technical certifications are a plus.
• Strong communication, customer-service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel 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 opportunities within a growing Building Automation and Controls team.
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of commercial and complex BAS projects.