Lead BAS/DDC Field Tech – Nationwide Data Center Projects

Jobot; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K

Disability & FSA

PTO / Sick Time

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Lead BAS / DDC Field Technician for nationwide data center projects. You will lead onsite activities, provide direction to field technicians, and manage startup, testing, and turnover for complex BAS/DDC systems.

The role requires 5+ years in BAS/DDC with data center experience, travel on a full-time rotating schedule, and the ability to coordinate with multiple trades. Lodging and per diem are provided on travel assignments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on BAS/DDC controls experience with field leadership
• Previous data center or mission-critical BAS experience required
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, central plants, sequences of operation, commissioning, TAB, and controls integration
• Experience with major BAS/DDC platforms such as Niagara, Delta Controls, Distech, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, or comparable systems
• Strong understanding of BACnet, Modbus, IP-based controls networks, gateways, and system integration
• Able to troubleshoot controls hardware, software, programming, networking, electrical, and sequence-related issues
• Experience reading controls drawings, electrical schematics, specifications, submittals, and construction documents
• Previous experience leading technicians and coordinating with multiple trades on active construction sites
• Ability and willingness to travel full-time on a rotating project schedule

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite BAS/DDC field activities for large-scale data center projects.
• Provide technical direction and day-to-day support to controls technicians in the field.
• Oversee system startup, point-to-point checkout, commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and turnover readiness.
• Review controls drawings, sequences of operation, point lists, network architecture, equipment submittals, and field conditions.
• Troubleshoot complex controls issues involving programming, electrical systems, communications, networks, sequences, and system integration.
• Verify panel wiring, device installation, calibration, valve operation, PID loops, graphics, alarms, and system performance.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, commissioning teams, TAB contractors, IT teams, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Track field issues through resolution, retesting, and closeout while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Maintain redlines, QA/QC records, commissioning documentation, MOPs, and turnover packages.
• Support site planning, scheduling, safety, quality control, and technician development.

Skills

BAS/DDC controls

Data center experience

HVAC systems

BACnet/Modbus networks

Troubleshooting

Field leadership

Travel full-time

Tools

Niagara

Delta Controls

Distech

Siemens

Johnson Controls

Schneider Electric

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Lead BAS / DDC Field Technician for nationwide data center projects. You will lead onsite activities, provide direction to field technicians, and manage startup, testing, and turnover for complex BAS/DDC systems.

The role requires 5+ years in BAS/DDC with data center experience, travel on a full-time rotating schedule, and the ability to coordinate with multiple trades. Lodging and per diem are provided on travel assignments.