Senior HVAC Controls Technician

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston, TX seeks an HVAC DDC technician to assist with design reviews and site commissioning of building management systems. You will analyze EMS data, diagnose faults, and implement low-cost repairs at school sites, ensuring reliable operation.

Responsibilities include reviewing utility data to identify recommissioning opportunities, supporting in-house commissioning projects, and coordinating with maintenance teams to resolve DDC issues and alarms promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional experience as an HVAC DDC technician.
• Understanding of computer networking principles, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to wire, start up, and troubleshoot basic HVAC DDC systems and maintenance issues.
• Fundamental understanding of HVAC operations within a facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC DDC and EMS design and submittal reviews.
• Review utility data and energy usage to identify schools for recommissioning and retro-commissioning.
• Evaluate EMS data, energy trends, and alarms to identify no-cost and low-cost energy conservation and preventive maintenance measures.
• Conduct site visits to investigate and evaluate existing EMS and DDC conditions.
• Develop and implement low-cost solutions for EMS repairs and improvements at existing school sites.
• Respond to service calls, calibrate systems, and troubleshoot and resolve basic electrical and DDC issues.
• Assist in managing in-house commissioning projects.

Skills

HVAC DDC

Networking basics

Electrical troubleshooting

EMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or information technology

Two-year technical degree in HVAC or electronics-related studies with two years of relevant experience

Tools

DDC manufacturers: Automated Logic, Carrier, Delta, Distech, Schneider Electric, Trane

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC DDC and EMS design and submittal reviews.
• Review utility data and energy usage to identify schools for recommissioning and retro-commissioning.
• Evaluate EMS data, energy trends, and alarms to identify no-cost and low-cost energy conservation and preventive maintenance measures.
• Conduct site visits to investigate and evaluate existing EMS and DDC conditions.
• Develop and implement low-cost solutions for EMS repairs and improvements at existing school sites.
• Respond to service calls, calibrate systems, and troubleshoot and resolve basic electrical and DDC issues.
• Assist in managing in-house commissioning projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional experience as an HVAC DDC technician.
• Understanding of computer networking principles, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to wire, start up, and troubleshoot basic HVAC DDC systems and maintenance issues.
• Fundamental understanding of HVAC operations within a facility.

Education Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• A bachelor’s or associate degree from a recognized college or university in mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or information technology; or
• A two-year technical degree in HVAC or electronics-related studies, with two additional years of relevant experience to compensate for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple DDC manufacturers, including Automated Logic, Carrier, Delta, Distech, Schneider Electric, or Trane.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve installation issues during static and dynamic startup phases.
• Experience supporting installation personnel and other contractors at project sites.
• Extensive experience performing or assisting with EMS commissioning.