Mid-Senior BAS Technician

HTS•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technician, ranging from Mid-Level to Senior, to join our team in Austin, TX. This full-time role involves the programming, start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning, and servicing of commercial Building Automation System equipment. The ideal candidate will be able to identify and implement BAS energy and performance improvements with minimal oversight, perform calibration testing and repairs on complex control systems, and work with HVAC and refrigeration systems. Responsibilities also include performing system diagnostics, obtaining trend data, optimizing controls, and ensuring customer satisfaction through installation, repair, and preventive maintenance services. The role requires excellent customer service, communication skills, and the ability to represent the company professionally.

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.
Ability to troubleshoot/fine tune the control system as a whole, not just repair/calibrate individual instruments and controls.
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.

Responsibilities

Programming, start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning, and servicing of commercial Building Automation System equipment.
Respond to after-hour 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 and submit weekly time sheets.
Maintain accurate paperwork.
Maintain a 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.