BAS Control Technician 3 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean, Inc•Washington, DC

9h•$38 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a technically strong, self‑motivated Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician with hands‑on experience supporting Schneider Electric control and/or Niagara N4 supervisory control systems. This role supports complex mechanical and controls infrastructure, including central utility and chiller plants, in a high‑expectation, operationally critical environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, excels in complex troubleshooting, understands integrated mechanical systems, and operates proactively to maintain system reliability and performance.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED with (5) years of experience as a BAS / Controls Technician supporting commercial, industrial, or critical facilities.
Practical working knowledge of Schneider Electric BAS platforms (EcoStruxure / SmartStruxure controllers).
Practical working knowledge of Niagara N4, including station navigation, point management, alarms, and trending.
Strong comprehension of building mechanical systems and HVAC fundamentals.
Hands‑on experience supporting chiller plants, cooling towers, AHUs, and central utility systems.
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Advanced troubleshooting capability at both the software and physical device level.
Experience with preventative and reliability‑focused maintenance programs.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
Strong communication skills and professionalism in high‑visibility operational environments.
Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; HSPD-12 & Secret Clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Niagara N4 certification (Technical Certification or higher)
Schneider Electric training or OEM certifications
Experience in mission‑critical facilities such as data centers, labs, hospitals, or industrial campuses
Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and IP‑based BAS networking
Controls programming, sequence development, or system integration experience
CMRT, HVAC, electrical, or related technical certifications
A technician who anticipates issues and acts before failures occur
A disciplined troubleshooter who connects mechanical behavior to controls logic
A professional comfortable working independently in live, operational spaces
Someone who takes ownership of system performance and long‑term reliability

Responsibilities

Independently operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot BAS infrastructure using Schneider Electric controllers (e.g., EcoStruxure / SmartStruxure platforms)
Support and administer Niagara N4 front‑end systems used as a supervisory overlay
Perform advanced troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis across controls, field devices, and mechanical systems
Support operations and optimization of chiller plants, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, VAVs, and VFDs
Execute proactive and preventative maintenance activities focused on system reliability, uptime, and efficiency
Review trends, alarms, and system data to identify abnormal behavior and prevent failures
Validate control sequences, logic, and graphics; recommend improvements where appropriate
Interface with facility operations, engineers, and leadership in a high‑visibility environment
Support commissioning, point‑to‑point verification, and functional testing activities
Coordinate with third‑party vendors and OEMs; oversee quality and compliance of external work
Maintain accurate documentation, as‑builts, sequences of operation, and change records
Ensure adherence to site safety standards, operational procedures, and best practices
Mentor and train Facilities team members on operation and control of the BMS.
Perform point-to-point checkouts between field devices and controllers.
Perform first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance of programming code and hardware associated with the BMS.
Perform provisioning process for servers, controllers, industrial PCs and network configurations and communication testing between third party devices and controllers or servers.
Installation, replacement, configuration, and calibration of sensors, actuators, controllers, fiber and other BAS components.
Demonstrated understanding of close loop controls, functions, and sequence of operations. Able to read and understand electrical schematics, control panel drawings.
Commissioning and systems level testing support.
Follow change management process to generate work requests and method of procedures.
Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.
Recommend design improvements based on consultation with users and system operation.
Perform root cause analysis and retroactive commissioning
Perform service activities such as monitoring/reviewing ticketing systems, performing root cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks.