Controls Technician

Crete United • Matthews, NC

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About The Position

The Controls Technician programs and commissions building automation systems (BAS), including platforms such as Distech and Honeywell, and potentially Johnson FX Controls. The role also services systems including Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Trane Controls, which may be removed and replaced with Distech or Honeywell systems. The technician troubleshoots control issues across HVAC, lighting, and integration systems; upgrades systems and software; and configures and calibrates field devices.

The position works with engineering drawings, sequences of operations, and control schematics, and collaborates with engineers, project managers, electricians, and mechanical contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget. It maintains system architecture documentation, as-built drawings, and service records, and provides technical guidance to junior BAS technicians and apprentices. The technician ensures compliance with industry standards, local building codes, and cybersecurity best practices, and participates in on-call rotation or emergency support as needed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with BAS installation, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience with one or more major BAS platforms, such as Tridium Niagara, Distech, Honeywell, JCI Metasys, or Alerton.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in networking, including IP addressing, BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks.
• Strong programming and logic development skills for DDC controllers.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead project tasks with minimal supervision.
• Niagara N4 Certification.
• Manufacturer-specific certifications, such as Distech, Siemens P1, JCI FX, or Honeywell WEBs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and navigate mechanical rooms.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including rooftops and outdoor enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission BAS systems, including Distech, Honeywell, and potentially Johnson FX Controls.
• Service existing systems, including Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Trane Controls, and typically remove and replace these systems with Distech or Honeywell.
• Troubleshoot complex control issues in HVAC, lighting, and integration systems using diagnostic tools and software.
• Perform system upgrades and software updates while ensuring compatibility and minimal downtime.
• Configure and calibrate field devices such as sensors, actuators, controllers, and I/O modules.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sequences of operations, and control schematics.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, electricians, and mechanical contractors to execute projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain documentation of system architecture, as-built drawings, and service records.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior BAS technicians and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, local building codes, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotation or emergency support as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education and certification support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed