Commercial Chiller & BAS Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Chiller & BAS Controls Technician

$35-$45 per hour , based on experience

Full-Time | Panama City Beach, FL

A Superior Mechanical is seeking an experienced Commercial Chiller & BAS Controls Technician to join our team in Panama City Beach. This hybrid mechanical and automation role focuses on the startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of large-tonnage chillers and central energy plants, including their integration with Building Automation Systems (BAS). The position combines advanced refrigeration expertise with BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP controls to ensure reliable equipment performance and efficient system operation.

What You'll Do

• Start up, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot air- and water-cooled chillers, including centrifugal, screw, and scroll systems
• Work on major OEM equipment, including Trane, York, Carrier, and Daikin
• Service central plant equipment, including:
  • Cooling towers
  • Chilled and condenser water pumps
  • Heat exchangers
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Perform refrigerant recovery, leak testing, evacuation, and charging
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and water-flow issues
• Connect to and troubleshoot onboard chiller controls and microprocessors
• Commission and troubleshoot BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP networks
• Configure device addressing, baud rates, point mapping, alarms, trends, and sensors
• Troubleshoot BAS communication and network issues
• Assist with central plant sequencing, lead/lag operation, temperature resets, and system optimization
• Work with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara N4, Johnson Controls Metasys, Automated Logic WebCTRL, and Distech EC-Net

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of commercial HVAC/R field experience, including large-tonnage chillers
• 2+ years of hands-on DDC/BAS controls experience
• EPA Universal Certification
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, ladder logic, and controls sequences
• Experience with VFD programming and troubleshooting
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to participate in a rotating on-call emergency service schedule
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on rooftops, ladders, aerial lifts, and in mechanical rooms

Preferred Qualifications

• OEM factory training or certifications from Trane, York/JCI, Carrier, or Daikin
• Tridium Niagara 4 (N4) Certification
• Journeyman or Master Mechanical/HVAC License
• Knowledge of Modbus RTU/TCP, LonWorks, or Johnson Controls N2

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - 50% employer-paid
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Take-home company-provided vehicle and gas card
• Company phone, tablet, uniforms, and tool assistance
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation, depending on experience and tenure
• Paid training and advancement opportunities
• Stable, year-round work with a supportive team

If you're an experienced chiller technician with strong BAS controls knowledge and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing team, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today!