Sr. HVAC Controls/BAS Service Technician

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston, TX is seeking a self-motivated BAS technician to independently resolve complex building automation and HVAC control issues while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

You will diagnose and repair BAS controls, support system upgrades, and contribute to preventive maintenance, with emphasis on field leadership and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience with one or more BAS platforms and field devices is preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and controls issues is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair BAS control systems and field devices.
• Diagnose HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service 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

Troubleshooting BAS

HVAC systems knowledge

Customer relationship management

Field service leadership

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Honeywell WEBs

Alerton

Reliable Controls

KMC Controls

ABB

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Job description

Houston, TX, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

HTS Engineering Ltd. is the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ rep in North America, with 20 locations in the US and Canada. HTS has a vibrant look and brand promise -- one that reflects our company-wide commitment to ensure theindividualsuccess of all those involved in a project’s HVAC system selection, design, purchase, installation and maintenance including our employees, suppliers, customers and end users.

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.

Preferred Technical Experience Experience with one or more of the following platforms:

• Johnson Controls Metasys
• Honeywell WEBs
• Alerton
• Reliable Controls
• KMC Controls
• ABB
• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Additional Experience Desired

• BACnet/IP
• BACnet MS/TP
• Modbus RTU/TCP
• LonWorks
• MQTT
• API Integrations
• VPN technologies
• Remote access solutions
• OT cybersecurity best practices

HTS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by laws.