Senior Controls Technician

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

Ongoing training

Professional development

Job summary

The Addison Group is seeking a Senior Controls Technician to oversee building automation systems across Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston. The role requires deep experience with Distech Controls, Siemens Desigo, or Tridium Niagara, including project setup, start‑ups, and complex system commissioning.

You will design, program, and commission control systems, verify operation, and train owners/operators. A strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of graphics, databases, and wiring are essential for

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with major BAS platforms (Distech Controls, Siemens Desigo, or Tridium Niagara).
• Able to design, program, and commission building automation systems.
• Strong understanding of control wiring, databases, and graphics.
• Mechanical aptitude is required; PLC/Manufacturing experience is not applicable.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure technically complex building control systems per contract documents; create flow diagrams, sequences, BOMs, network layouts, and schematics.
• Create and test software programs to operate the system per project requirements.
• Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Assist in loading and commissioning of system and network‑level controllers; validate functionality and troubleshoot with subcontractors and other trades.
• Provide field change information for as‑built drawings, software, and change orders.
• Keep Project Manager and contractors informed of progress during commissioning.
• Conduct project training for owners and operators of the building control system.
• Pursue ongoing training to maintain Tridium expertise.
• Maintain Siemens and Distech control system knowledge.

Skills

Distech Controls

Siemens Desigo

Tridium Niagara

Job description

Title: Senior Controls Technician (Building Automation Systems)

Location: Dallas TX, San Antonio TX and Houston TX

Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 / year

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. Position is not eligible for sponsorship

Benefits: This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, L/S Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, and paid vacation and holidays. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities,

Job Summary

We are looking for Senior Field Technician that has at least 5 years’ experience or more with Distech Controls and/or Siemens Desigo or at a minimum Tridium/Niagara. We will not consider any candidates that don’t have extensive knowledge of one of these three systems. He will need to be able to setup projects from the ground up and assist with start-up of complex system to include Air and Water systems. Needs to be able to write programs, understand control wiring, database creation, system graphics and would need a strong mechanical understanding. PLC, Manufacturing, Process Controls experience is not applicable to this senior BAS position.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and configures technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Able to create flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and control schematics as required.
• Create and tests software programs necessary to operate the system with the intent of the project requirements.
• Coordinates the creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure operation.
• Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings, software and change orders.
• Keeps Project Manager and contractors or customer informed of job progress and issues during the commissioning of the systems.
• Performs project training for owners and operators on the building control system.
• Continued training to maintain a high level of Tridium knowledge
• Continued training to maintain a high level of Siemens and Distech control systems

Final Comments

We hold our employees in high regard and have proven to provide them with job security, on-the-job-training, continuing education and promotes cross training. The result is an employee who has mutual respect for the work of their peers and is challenged to try new skills and expand their qualifications. We will provide you with more than a job, the opportunity for a great career

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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