Facilities Controls Lighting Tech III - American Airlines

Job Summary

The Facilities Controls Tech III - (senior level) Performs advanced installations, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of building automation and lighting control systems (networked lighting, DALI/0-10V, relay panels, PoE). Leads complex projects from design interpretation through commissioning, ensuring compliance with industry standards, energy codes (IECC/ASHRAE 90.1) , specifications, and customer requirements.


Essential Duties

• Handles advanced lighting control installations, programming, troubleshooting, and repair, including sensor calibration (occupancy/daylight), task tuning, sequence validation, and demand response.
• Performs planned maintenance for lighting systems (firmware updates, timeclock/schedule management, reprogramming for space changes) and documents commissioning/check-out data.
• Uses software tools to create/modify lighting control graphics, device databases, groups/zones, scenes, and sequences; integrates with BAS via BACnet/Tridium AX/N4 where applicable.
• Coordinates work of electrical contractors/subcontractors for fixture, driver, and control device installations; provides technical guidance to technicians on lighting systems.
• Documents compliance with energy codes and supports utility rebate measurement and verification where required.
• Safely drives a motor vehicle and trailer, follows requirements of company vehicle driving policy, and adheres to all company safety requirements.
• Maintains equipment, tools, and inventory stock on service vehicle.
• Purchases materials and issues purchase order numbers to suppliers.
• Uses technology/software to create and modify programming such as graphics, databases, sequences, etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two-year technical degree in related field is preferred
• Tridium AX/N4, Distech, Siemens (or equivalent BAS) certifications and at least one lighting controls certification (e.g., Lutron, Acuity nLight, Enlighted, Crestron preferred ).
• 5-7 years' experience with:
  • Fundamentals of A/C electrical circuits and low voltage D/C electrical circuits and operation.
  • Lighting controls installations and programming (networked lighting, DALI-2 , 0-10V, relay panels, PoE), sensor tuning (occupancy/daylight), scene/zone configuration, and schedule management.
  • One or more lighting-control platforms (e.g., Lutron, nLight, Enlighted, Crestron) and controls platforms (Siemens, Distech, JCI, Inet ).
  • Access controls and lighting controls installations and programming skills.
  • Reading/interpreting lighting submittals, control risers, fixture/driver datasheets , and wiring diagrams; use testing/metering devices (light meters, multimeters).
  • Advanced controls programming and troubleshooting skills.

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

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