HVAC Controls Technician
AlphaHire•Dothan, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Technician to join a growing Building Automation and Controls team supporting commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal facilities throughout the Gulf Coast region. This field-based role will focus on the installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service of HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS). The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with DDC controls, low-voltage systems, commercial HVAC equipment, and building automation protocols, along with strong troubleshooting and customer-service skills.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience with HVAC controls, BAS, DDC controls, or related low-voltage systems.
- Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, control sequences, and building automation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and sequences of operation.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and BAS-related issues.
- Hands-on experience with controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, valves, dampers, VFDs, and related control devices.
- Experience with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Distech, Alerton, Carrier, or similar systems.
- Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, or other building automation communication protocols.
- Strong communication, customer-service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial HVAC controls installation and commissioning experience preferred.
- EPA certification, electrical license, or relevant technical certifications are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, start up, commission, troubleshoot, and service HVAC controls and BAS systems.
- Perform controller startup, point-to-point testing, wiring inspections, functional testing, and system commissioning.
- Troubleshoot DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, VFDs, communication networks, and related field devices.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, sequences of operation, and project specifications.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, communication, and system-performance issues.
- Support system startup, commissioning, optimization, and performance verification for new and existing BAS installations.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Programmers, subcontractors, and customers throughout project execution.
- Train customers and facility personnel on system operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
- Complete service reports, commissioning documentation, startup records, and other required paperwork.
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and service calls as needed.
- Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, professionalism, and customer service on every jobsite.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Ongoing technical training and manufacturer certification opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing Building Automation and Controls team
- Collaborative, safety-focused work environment
- Exposure to a wide range of commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal BAS projects
- Opportunity to develop expertise across multiple controls platforms and technologies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
