Sr. HVAC Controls/BAS Service Technician

Socket.dev

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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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

Together We Build - Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 4,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Sr. BAS/HVAC Controls Technician

Kelso Building Services (KBS) - Atlanta, GA

Join One of the Fastest Growing Smart Building Teams in the Country

Kelso Building Services (KBS) is seeking experienced Senior Building Automation Systems (BAS) Service Technicians to support and grow our Building Automation Systems (BAS) service business throughout the country. This position is ideal for a highly skilled BAS professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex building systems, working directly with customers, mentoring junior technicians, and helping facilities operate at peak performance.

As a Senior BAS Technician, you will serve as a trusted technical resource for commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, retail, and mission-critical facility customers while leveraging KBS's advanced remote monitoring and analytics capabilities through the Kelso Digital Operations Center (DOC).

Position Summary

The Senior BAS Technician is responsible for the service, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, optimization, and customer support of Building Automation Systems and integrated smart building technologies. The role combines field service expertise with remote diagnostics, analytics, cybersecurity awareness, and customer relationship management.

This position requires a self-motivated professional capable of independently resolving complex BAS and HVAC control issues while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.

Primary 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.