Senior Controls Technician — Building Automation Expert

Clear Destination Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Controls Technician III to maintain and optimize building automation and control systems in mission-critical facilities.

You will work independently and with teams to ensure reliable operation of automated equipment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, commissioning, and integrating BAS/BMS systems (BACnet/Modbus), with focus on HVAC, electrical, and mechanical infrastructure and data center readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eight years of experience in Control System/BAS/BMS service and repair in data centers, heavy industrial, or pharma/biomedical environments.
• Advanced knowledge of data center infrastructure including HVAC and electrical equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting BAS/BMS systems (e.g., Automated Logic, Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom).
• Familiarity with Building Systems sequence of operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot building automation and control systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal production interruptions.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain application software and system management tools for automated equipment.
• Provide advanced expertise in servicing HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems within mission-critical environments.
• Participate in the commissioning and validation of programming during construction and system upgrades.
• Perform data integration of equipment using field protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.
• Collaborate with specialized technicians, mechanics, and subcontractors to perform facility-related maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Building Automation

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Data center infra

BACnet

Modbus

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Automated Logic

Honeywell

Siemens

Edstrom

Job description

Clear Destination Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Controls Technician III to maintain and optimize building automation and control systems in mission-critical facilities.

You will work independently and with teams to ensure reliable operation of automated equipment. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, commissioning, and integrating BAS/BMS systems (BACnet/Modbus), with focus on HVAC, electrical, and mechanical infrastructure and data center readiness.