Controls Technician

HVAC Controls Technician ProgrammerWe are seeking a highly skilled and independent HVAC Controls Technician Programmer in Ferndale, MI to install, program, and service complex building automation systems (BAS) across the Metro Detroit region. In this high-impact, project-based role, you will lead the integration and commissioning of mission-critical control hardware and software within commercial environments.What's In It For You:Competitive hourly rate up to $70/hr based on experience.Comprehensive PTO, health, and retirement benefits.No on-call rotation.Company truck provided.Company tablet provided.Role Requirements:Safely mount, wire, and integrate field-level digital controls and complex building automation components per specific construction blueprints and engineering designs.Write, edit, and deploy functional programming logic for controller systems; perform rigorous functional loop testing, troubleshooting, and full system debugging to ensure seamless facility operations.Act as the primary on-site controls authority, interfacing professionally with mechanical, electrical, and general contracting trades to ensure flawless scheduling and deployment.Manage field work deployed primarily throughout the tri-county area (Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties), with occasional travel to outlying regions as project needs dictate.Maintain precise digital service logs, project tracking records, and as-built notes while conducting professional system hand-offs and operation training sessions for building clients.Role Qualifications:5+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience installing, programming, and maintaining commercial HVAC controls or complete building automation systems (BAS).Deep, absolute proficiency in reading and interpreting complex wiring diagrams, layout schematics, and functional sequence charts, alongside a fundamental understanding of DDC network protocols (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus).Proven track record of operating independently with minimal supervision on mission-critical facilities, making accurate field-engineering decisions in fast-paced construction environments.Experience with Tridium Niagara or Distech platforms is not required but highly preferred.Application Process:If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations. If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.