Senior BAS/HVAC Controls Technician — Lead & Optimize

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Building Services (KBS) seeks a Senior BAS Technician to service and optimize Building Automation Systems across diverse facilities. You will diagnose, repair, and tune control sequences, while supporting remote monitoring via the DOC and mentoring junior technicians.

Expected to manage complex BAS projects, coordinate with project managers, and uphold strong customer relationships with a focus on energy efficiency and system reliability.

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.
• Preferred Niagra N4 Certification and manufacturer certifications.

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

Drawings & sequences

DDC commissioning

Customer communication

Drivers license

Background check

Tools

Niagara N4 Certification

Metasys

WEBs

Distech Controls

KMC Controls

LonWorks

Job description

Kelso Building Services (KBS) seeks a Senior BAS Technician to service and optimize Building Automation Systems across diverse facilities. You will diagnose, repair, and tune control sequences, while supporting remote monitoring via the DOC and mentoring junior technicians.

Expected to manage complex BAS projects, coordinate with project managers, and uphold strong customer relationships with a focus on energy efficiency and system reliability.