Senior BAS & HVAC Controls Technician: Field Diagnostics

Hts-Engineering---Heat-Transfer-Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced BAS technician to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize building automation systems across commercial HVAC applications.

The role requires 3+ years of BAS service, strong HVAC troubleshooting skills, and experience with control drawings and DDC systems. You will mentor junior technicians and collaborate with project teams on service and energy optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of BAS service experience.
• Strong HVAC troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience reading control drawings and sequences of operation.
• Experience commissioning and servicing DDC systems.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening and drug testing.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair BAS control systems and field devices.
• Diagnose HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service agreement inspections.
• Support controller replacements, upgrades, migrations, and system expansions.
• Validate sequences of operation and optimize system performance.
• Assist with commissioning, retro-commissioning, and startup activities.
• Complete point-to-point verification and functional performance testing.
• Maintain accurate documentation and system backups.
• Support enterprise and site-level building automation platforms.
• Assist customers with energy optimization initiatives.
• Configure alarming, trending, dashboards, and analytics.
• Support integration of HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, refrigeration, and specialty systems.
• Assist with Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) initiatives.
• Utilize remote monitoring tools to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Develop strong customer relationships.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned accounts.
• Provide recommendations for system improvements and lifecycle planning.
• Identify and develop service agreement and project opportunities.
• Coordinate with project managers, service managers, and sales teams.
• Mentor junior technicians and apprentices.
• Assist with technical training and onboarding.
• Provide field leadership on complex service projects.
• Support technical standards and best practices.

Skills

BAS service

HVAC troubleshooting

Control drawings

DDC systems

Driver's license

Background screening

Customer service

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced BAS technician to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize building automation systems across commercial HVAC applications.

The role requires 3+ years of BAS service, strong HVAC troubleshooting skills, and experience with control drawings and DDC systems. You will mentor junior technicians and collaborate with project teams on service and energy optimization initiatives.