BAS Controls Technician

BAS Controls Technician

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $28-$40/hour

Hours: Monday – Friday 7a – 3:30p (OT may be required)

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced BAS Controls Technician to be responsible for the successful installation, startup, commissioning, and closeout of Carrier i-Vu Building Automation Systems on assigned construction and retrofit projects. This role serves as the technical lead in the field for controls execution and ensures systems are delivered in accordance with contract documents, design intent, and owner expectations.

The BAS Controls Technician works closely with the Project Manager, engineering team, mechanical contractors, electricians, and customer representatives to coordinate system installation, perform point-to-point verification, develop and validate sequences of operation, and deliver a fully functional, documented, and operator-ready BAS.

This position requires a strong balance of technical expertise, field coordination, documentation discipline, and professional communication to support efficient project delivery and long-term customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Project Execution & System Startup

Install, configure, and commission Carrier i-Vu BAS hardware and software on new construction and retrofit projects.

Perform controller setup, network configuration, device addressing, and firmware management.

Execute system startup activities including sensor calibration, device checkout, and functional testing.

Complete point-to-point verification and confirm all field devices operate per design and control intent.

Programming & Integration

Develop, modify, and validate control logic and sequences of operation in Carrier i-Vu.

Integrate BAS with mechanical systems such as AHUs, RTUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, VFDs, and terminal units.

Support integration with third-party systems and protocols where required (e.g., BACnet/IP, MS/TP).

Troubleshoot programming, communication, and operational issues through startup and occupancy.

Coordination & Communication

Coordinate field activities with Project Manager, low-voltage installers, electricians, mechanical contractors, and other trades.

Communicate technical constraints, schedule impacts, and field conditions clearly and proactively.

Participate in jobsite meetings, startup planning, and commissioning reviews as required.

Serve as the primary BAS technical resource during startup, commissioning, and owner acceptance.

Documentation & Closeout

Maintain accurate field documentation including as-built drawings, device lists, and point schedules.

Assist with development and completion of commissioning checklists and startup reports.

Support project closeout documentation including O&M manuals, graphics verification, and backups.

Ensure system readiness for inspections, functional performance testing, and owner training.

Customer Support & Training

Support owner demonstrations, system walk-throughs, and operator training sessions.

Assist in resolving punch list items and post-startup adjustments.

Provide professional, solution-oriented interaction with customers and facility staff.

Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

3+ years of experience in BAS controls installation, startup, and commissioning.

Understanding of HVAC mechanical systems and control strategies.

Ability to read and interpret control drawings, sequences of operation, and specifications.

Proficiency in troubleshooting BAS hardware, software, and communication networks.

Strong organizational skills with attention to documentation and detail.

Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining alignment with project goals.

Professional communication skills with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Familiarity with construction project workflows and commissioning processes.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong working knowledge of Carrier i-Vu Building Automation Systems; Experience with Carrier i-Vu strongly preferred; equivalent BAS platforms considered.

Technical certifications or manufacturer training.

Working Environment

Work is performed in primarily commercial, industrial, institutional buildings, or other construction areas including outdoors environments with constant exposure to noise, dust, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, metal shavings, moving objects, sharp edges, and temperature extremes.

Physical Demands

Frequent and repeated hand and arm movement to manipulate tools and related objects.

Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds individually, and team lifting heavier items.

Standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Frequent climbing of steps, ladders, and in/out/onto vehicles.

Climb ladders and navigate through building mechanical rooms.

Regularly bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, reaching, and crouching.

Visual acuity to drive motor vehicles.

Hearing capacity to receive, perceive, and reach to common driving and working environment noises.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.