Lead BAS / DDC Field Technician – Traveling

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

Lead BAS / DDC Field Technician – Traveling

$45 - $55 per hour | Dallas, TX | On-site | Permanent

Bring Your BAS Expertise to Mission-Critical Data Center Projects Nationwide

A bit about us:

A leading independent mission-critical controls provider

Why join us?

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Short term and long-term disability and FSA
• PTO / Sick Time
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

Job Details

Lead BAS / DDC Field Technician – Traveling

Compensation: $45–$55/hour, depending on experience

Travel: Full-time / nationwide

Travel Support: Company-paid lodging, per diem, transportation, flights or mileage, and other standard project-related travel expenses

Data center / mission-critical controls experience is required.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Lead BAS / DDC Field Technician to support large-scale, mission‑critical data center projects across the U.S. This is a hands‑on field leadership position for someone who can take ownership of BAS/DDC systems through startup, troubleshooting, commissioning, and final turnover while providing technical direction to other field technicians.

This is a full-time traveling position with a structured rotation designed to provide consistent time at home. Technicians typically spend approximately two weeks onsite followed by an extended weekend home, depending on project needs.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands‑on BAS/DDC controls experience, ideally including field leadership responsibilities.
• 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.
• Ability to troubleshoot controls hardware, software, programming, networking, electrical, and sequence‑related issues independently.
• 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.

Travel & Field Environment

This role is designed for someone who enjoys project‑based travel and working on complex, high‑profile data center environments. The typical rotation is approximately two weeks onsite followed by an extended weekend at home, allowing for predictable breaks between project assignments.

While traveling, lodging, per diem, transportation, and other standard travel expenses are covered by the company.

The position requires regular work in active construction environments, including standing and walking for extended periods, climbing ladders or stairs, working from lifts, using hand and power tools, wearing required PPE, and lifting or maneuvering materials up to approximately 50 pounds.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.