Travel HVAC Controls Technician | Field Commissioning

Vertex Control Systems, LLC; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Tools, laptop, and certifications paid

Continuing education: Niagara N4, BACn

Per diem and lodging on traveling jobs

1099 arrangement available

Job summary

Vertex Control Systems, LLC is hiring a Controls Technician for a traveling installation and commissioning role across Louisiana and nationwide. You will install BAS panels, program DDC controllers, and bring systems online alongside the engineering team.

The role requires hands-on work with low-voltage wiring, conduit, and electrical safety practices, with frequent travel and on-site collaboration. A strong foundation in reading drawings and commissioning is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on HVAC controls installation experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Willing to travel nationwide with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install BAS panels, DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and field devices.
• Run conduit, pull low-voltage wiring, label terminations, and document work.
• Program and configure Tridium Niagara N4, BACnet, and Modbus controllers.
• Perform commissioning and functional testing with the engineering team.
• Travel to job sites nationwide, coordinate with PMs and on-site staff.

Skills

HVAC controls

BAS installations

Low-voltage wiring

Reading drawings

Electrical safety (LOTO)

Education

EPA 608 Universal certification

Journeyman electrician license

Tools

Tridium Niagara N4

BACnet

Modbus

EMT conduit installation

Programmable controllers

Job description

Vertex Control Systems, LLC is hiring a Controls Technician for a traveling installation and commissioning role across Louisiana and nationwide. You will install BAS panels, program DDC controllers, and bring systems online alongside the engineering team.

The role requires hands-on work with low-voltage wiring, conduit, and electrical safety practices, with frequent travel and on-site collaboration. A strong foundation in reading drawings and commissioning is essential.