Project Control Specialist

Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Controls Service Technician

$80,000 - $120,000 Base + Overtime + Bonuses + Training + Career Growth

About the Company

Our client is a leading provider of building automation, controls integration, and smart building solutions serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. They specialize in delivering innovative automation technologies that improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, system reliability, and operational performance.

With a strong reputation for technical excellence and customer service, the company continues to invest in advanced building technologies, employee development, and long-term career growth opportunities.

About the Position

We are seeking a BAS / Controls Service Technician to support building automation and HVAC control systems throughout the greater New York City market.

This field-based role is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, commissioning, maintaining, and optimizing building automation systems across a variety of commercial facilities. The position involves diagnosing controls-related issues, performing preventative maintenance, supporting system upgrades, and ensuring customers receive exceptional technical support.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with HVAC controls, building automation systems, electrical troubleshooting, and customer-facing field service work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform startup, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and repair of building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues involving controllers, sensors, actuators, VFDs, field devices, and networked control systems.
• Respond to service calls and provide corrective maintenance for BAS and HVAC control equipment.
• Perform scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance, and system performance evaluations.
• Support software, firmware, and controls upgrades as required.
• Read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Commission and validate control sequences and system functionality.
• Document service activities, findings, recommendations, and completed work through service reports and ticketing systems.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to support retrofits, upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Interface directly with customers to explain technical findings, recommend solutions, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Follow company safety standards, policies, and industry best practices while working independently in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) and HVAC controls.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment, control sequences, and building systems.
• Proven troubleshooting experience with controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, VFDs, and field devices.
• Experience commissioning and starting up control systems in commercial building environments.
• Working knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems, control wiring, and basic networking concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret control schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage field service activities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with building automation platforms, controls programming, graphics development, or BAS integration.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMI systems, BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, or other industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with HVAC equipment such as air handlers, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, and related mechanical systems.
• Previous experience supporting mission-critical, healthcare, commercial, or industrial facilities.
• Technical Certificate or Associate Degree in HVAC, Electrical Technology, Controls, Automation, or a related field.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel locally to customer sites throughout the assigned territory.