Mid-Senior BAS Technician

HTS Engineering Ltd.•Austin, TX

1d•$41 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

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 the individual success 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 role involves programming, start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning, and servicing of commercial Building Automation System equipment. The technician will respond to after-hours service calls as needed and must be able to serve the customer safely, efficiently, and effectively with a positive attitude. The position requires attending in-house and formal training, recording time and job information daily, and maintaining accurate paperwork. A valid driving license with a safe driving record is mandatory. The technician will identify and implement BAS energy and performance improvements, perform calibration testing and repairs on various control systems and instruments, and work on building automation controls and instrumentation related to refrigeration and HVAC systems. This includes performing building automation system commissioning, system diagnostics, and obtaining trend data to identify improvements. The role involves utilizing pneumatic/electronic test instruments, optimizing controls for chillers and other HVAC equipment, and installing/servicing products. Technicians will use hand tools and laptop computers, follow blueprints, and diagnose/repair HVAC equipment. They will also perform preventive maintenance, site surveys, and modifications, prepare for on-site work, inspect vehicles, maintain HVAC equipment, determine parts needed for repairs, document job details, and represent the company as a direct customer contact. Additionally, the role includes supporting HVAC Field Technicians with technical assistance, utilizing project plans for work sequencing, and providing technical support and training to customers.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a Technical/Trade School and/or five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Not only repairs/calibrates individual instruments and controls on a system but must also be able to troubleshoot/fine tune the control system as a whole.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good verbal and written communications skills.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a safe driving record.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, and programming.
Must possess certifications in at least two (2) BAS platforms.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in Tridium AX, Tridium N4, Distech, and/or Siemens is a plus.

Responsibilities

Programming, start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning, and servicing of commercial Building Automation System equipment including on call service as necessary.
Respond to after hour’s service calls as needed.
Serve the customer safely, efficiently, and effectively with a positive attitude.
Attend in-house training and formal training, when offered.
Record time and job information daily. Submit weekly time sheets no later than Monday 08:00 AM.
Maintain accurate paperwork.
Maintain valid driving license with a safe driving record.
Identify and implement BAS energy and performance improvements through verification of designed instrumentation, and sequences of operation with little or no oversight.
Perform calibration testing and repairs on conventional and complex, state of the art electronic, electrical, and pneumatic control systems, instruments, meters, and recorders.
Work on building automation controls and instrumentation related to refrigeration and HVAC systems.
Perform building automation system commissioning and system diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices and complete commissioning documentation.
Obtain building automation system trend data to identify system improvements.
Utilize numerous types of pneumatic/electronic test instruments and optimize controls for chillers and other HVAC equipment.
Install and service products and equipment on assigned projects and ensure customer satisfaction.
Use a variety of hand tools and laptop computers, follow blueprints or engineering specifications, to install, diagnose, repair, and program HVAC equipment.
Identify, analyze, diagnose, and repair instruments and products at a customer's location.
Perform preventive maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested by customers.
Prepare for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating on-site work as necessary.
Inspect vehicles by checking vehicle condition and literature supplies.
Maintain a variety of HVAC equipment by inspecting for signs of wear (maladjustment, miscalibration, malfunction and drift).
Determine parts to order for repairs and timeliness of need.
Document and maintain paperwork for each job.
Represent company by serving as a direct contact for customers.
Support HVAC Field Technicians by providing technical assistance and offering guidance.
Utilize project plans to prioritize and schedule work sequences.
Provide technical support and training to customers.