Lead Controls Technician: Building Automation & Programming

TDIndustries, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TDIndustries, Inc. seeks a Service Technician IV – Controls to lead a team of service techs, perform diagnostics, maintenance, and programming on building automation systems in commercial and industrial environments.

You will read blueprints, install and troubleshoot controllers (Siemens, Distech, JCI, Inet), coordinate with clients, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Service Technician.
• Proficient in advanced controls installation, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and device data sheets.
• Demonstrates strong safety, compliance, and customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide other technicians on controls projects and service calls.
• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repair on building automation systems.
• Install, program, troubleshoot advanced controls on various platforms.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance standards on site.

Skills

Controls programming

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Customer communication

Lead/mentoring

Reading blueprints

Electrical basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree in related field

Tridium AX/N4 Certification

Distech Certification

Siemens Certification

Siemens Desigo Certification

Tools

Testing & metering devices

Windows OS familiarity

Job description

TDIndustries, Inc. seeks a Service Technician IV – Controls to lead a team of service techs, perform diagnostics, maintenance, and programming on building automation systems in commercial and industrial environments.

You will read blueprints, install and troubleshoot controllers (Siemens, Distech, JCI, Inet), coordinate with clients, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining safety and quality standards.