Senior Building Automation & HVAC Controls Specialist

Kelso Building Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company-provided training and certs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Kelso Building Services (KBS) is seeking a Senior BAS Technician in the Atlanta area to service, troubleshoot, and optimize building automation systems across commercial facilities. You will work with field devices and remote diagnostics, supporting energy initiatives while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

The role requires 3+ years in BAS service, strong HVAC knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior technicians. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are essential.

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 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 experience

HVAC troubleshooting

Customer communication

Reading control drawings

DDC system experience

Education

Technical training in HVAC/Controls

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Johnson Controls Metasys

Distech Controls

Delta Controls

Siemens Desigo

Honeywell WEBs

KMC Controls

Job description

Kelso Building Services (KBS) is seeking a Senior BAS Technician in the Atlanta area to service, troubleshoot, and optimize building automation systems across commercial facilities. You will work with field devices and remote diagnostics, supporting energy initiatives while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

The role requires 3+ years in BAS service, strong HVAC knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior technicians. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are essential.