Sr. HVAC Controls/BAS Service Technician
About the role
Kelso Building Services (KBS) is seeking an experienced Senior Building Automation Systems (BAS) Service Technician to support and grow our BAS service business. This position is ideal for a highly skilled BAS professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex building systems, working directly with customers, mentoring junior technicians, and helping facilities operate at peak performance. As a Senior BAS Technician, you will serve as a trusted technical resource for commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, retail, and mission-critical facility customers while leveraging KBS’s advanced remote monitoring and analytics capabilities through the Kelso Digital Operations Center (DOC).
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair BAS control systems and field devices.
- Diagnose HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
- Perform preventative maintenance and service agreement inspections.
- Support controller replacements, upgrades, migrations, and system expansions.
- Validate sequences of operation and optimize system performance.
- Assist with commissioning, retro-commissioning, and startup activities.
- Complete point-to-point verification and functional performance testing.
- Maintain accurate documentation and system backups.
- Support enterprise and site-level building automation platforms.
- Assist customers with energy optimization initiatives.
- Configure alarming, trending, dashboards, and analytics.
- Support integration of HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, refrigeration, and specialty systems.
- Assist with Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) initiatives.
- Utilize remote monitoring tools to identify and resolve issues proactively.
- Develop strong customer relationships.
- Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned accounts.
- Provide recommendations for system improvements and lifecycle planning.
- Identify and develop service agreement and project opportunities.
- Coordinate with project managers, service managers, and sales teams.
- Mentor junior technicians and apprentices.
- Assist with technical training and onboarding.
- Provide field leadership on complex service projects.
- Support technical standards and best practices.
Requirements
- 3+ years of BAS service experience.
- Strong HVAC troubleshooting knowledge.
- Experience reading control drawings and sequences of operation.
- Experience commissioning and servicing DDC systems.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass background screening and drug testing.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Niagara N4 Certification.
- Manufacturer certifications.
- HVAC Technician certification.
- Electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Associate degree or technical training in HVAC, Controls, Electronics, or related field.
Skills
- Experience with one or more of the following platforms: Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls Metasys, Distech Controls, Delta Controls, Siemens Desigo, Honeywell WEBs, Alerton, Reliable Controls, KMC Controls, Carrier i-Vu, ABB, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure.
- BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU/TCP, LonWorks, MQTT, API Integrations.
- Networking fundamentals, VPN technologies, remote access solutions, OT cybersecurity best practices.
Pay
$30.00 – $45.00+ per hour based on experience and certifications. Overtime opportunities and performance incentives available.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Company-provided training and certifications.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Access to industry-leading smart building technologies.
- Company vehicle.