Laboratory Airflow Controls Technician

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Factory Training

Continuing Education

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Laboratory Air Valve Technician to install, commission, calibrate, and service laboratory airflow control systems in hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, and research labs.

Responsibilities include diagnosing complex issues, coordinating with TAB contractors, reading plans, and training owners on system operation. The role requires two years of experience, familiarity with BACnet, and the ability to travel and work in occupied healthcare settings while

Qualifications

• Associate degree, Trade School, Military Technical Training, or equivalent experience in HVAC Controls, Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Instrumentation, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience installing, commissioning, or servicing laboratory airflow control systems, building automation systems, or critical HVAC systems.
• Strong understanding of laboratory airflow control, room pressurization, airflow measurement, and critical environmental applications.
• Experience reading mechanical plans, control drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequence of operations.
• Familiarity with BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, and general IP networking concepts.
• Comfortable working in hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, and occupied healthcare environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime or weekends when required during critical project startups.
• Proficient with common hand tools, electrical testing equipment specific to low voltage applications, airflow measurement instruments, and laptop-based commissioning software.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, calibrate, and service laboratory airflow control valves, room pressure monitors, sash sensors, occupancy sensors, and associated field devices.
• Configure and verify operation of critical room controls including supply, exhaust, offset tracking, room pressurization, temperature, humidity, and emergency operating modes.
• Perform airflow calibration using certified airflow measurement equipment and coordinate with Test & Balance (TAB) contractors during system commissioning.
• Diagnose and repair complex laboratory airflow control system malfunctions requiring an understanding of HVAC systems, airflow dynamics, pressure relationships, and electronic controls.
• Troubleshoot communication networks including BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, and manufacturer-specific communication protocols.
• Verify valve performance including airflow accuracy, actuator operation, pressure sensor calibration, and control stability.
• Commission operating rooms, isolation rooms, compounding pharmacies, BSL laboratories, cleanrooms, vivariums, and other critical environments to meet project specifications.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, airflow diagrams, wiring schematics, sequence of operations, and control submittals.
• Coordinate installation activities with mechanical contractors, electrical contractors, commissioning agents, TAB contractors, equipment manufacturers, and project managers.
• Communicate installation schedules, project milestones, startup progress, commissioning activities, and project closeout requirements.
• Identify field changes and assist project managers with change order documentation and cost estimates.
• Generate service reports, startup documentation, commissioning reports, deficiency lists, and project closeout documentation.
• Provide owner training on operation of laboratory airflow control systems and critical room monitoring equipment.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and construction safety requirements including infection control procedures where applicable.
• Provide technical support to customers, project managers, commissioning agents, and fellow employees.
• Adhere to HTS Code of Ethics, obey all applicable laws and regulations, and perform all duties with professionalism and integrity.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independence

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School / Associate Degree

Tools

BACnet/IP

BACnet MS/TP

IP networking

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Laboratory Air Valve Technician to install, commission, calibrate, and service laboratory airflow control systems in hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, and research labs.

Responsibilities include diagnosing complex issues, coordinating with TAB contractors, reading plans, and training owners on system operation. The role requires two years of experience, familiarity with BACnet, and the ability to travel and work in occupied healthcare settings while