Controls Electrician / BAS Installer

CIS LLC•Harahan, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CIS Industries is hiring a Controls Electrician to install the wiring, conduit, sensors, and devices that support Building Automation Systems (BAS). The role is part of the Building Technologies division, which designs, installs, and services Automated Logic controls for commercial buildings across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and the Greater Orlando area. Projects include hospitals, data centers, schools, manufacturing plants, hotels, retail locations, and office buildings. Working from controls drawings and one-line diagrams, the electrician builds the physical infrastructure that controls technicians program and commission. This is a field-based role involving both new construction and retrofit projects, with travel within the service region as projects require. The position is full-time and hourly. Salary is commensurate with job experience. The company describes a professional yet relaxed culture, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, career growth, and employee stability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of commercial electrical experience, or completion of an electrical apprenticeship program.
Journeyman or apprentice electrician license, as required by the state where work is performed.
Hands-on skill bending and installing conduit and pulling and terminating wire.
Ability to read electrical and controls drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Working knowledge of the NEC and safe work practices.
Proficiency with a multimeter and common electrical hand and power tools.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience installing building automation or HVAC controls, ideally Automated Logic (WebCTRL) or a similar platform.
Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, or other building communication networks.
Understanding of HVAC equipment such as air handlers, VAV boxes, chillers, boilers, and rooftop units.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Experience working in healthcare, data center, or other critical environments.
Lift or aerial work platform certification.

Responsibilities

Install EMT, rigid, and flexible conduit, raceway, J-hooks, and cable tray for low-voltage and line-voltage controls wiring.
Pull, terminate, and label communication and power wiring, including BACnet MS/TP, Ethernet, and sensor cabling.
Mount and wire controllers, control panels, and sensors according to wiring diagrams.
Install field devices, including temperature, humidity, pressure, CO2, and occupancy sensors; current switches; damper and valve actuators; relays; and airflow stations.
Read and work from controls drawings, wiring diagrams, one-lines, panel layouts, and sequences of operation.
Document as-built changes for the controls and commissioning team.
Coordinate with mechanical contractors, general contractors, and facility staff to schedule work and avoid conflicts.
Work safely in occupied buildings, including hospitals and data centers, following site rules such as infection-control and access procedures.
Follow NEC, local codes, OSHA requirements, and CIS safety policies, including lockout/tagout.
Keep work areas clean, track materials, and complete daily job reports and timesheets.