Building Automation Controls Technician / Engineer

Chesapeake, VA or Richmond, VA
Direct Hire | Company Truck | Sign-On Bonus

Lingo Professional is recruiting experienced Building Automation Controls Technicians / Engineers for a well-established, family-owned commercial HVAC and building systems organization serving customers throughout Virginia.

This is a field-based position for someone who understands both Building Automation Systems (BAS) and commercial HVAC operation. You don't need to be the technician rebuilding a chiller or replacing a compressor–but you do need to understand how HVAC equipment operates so you can determine whether a customer's problem originates with the mechanical equipment, electrical system or building controls.

You'll work with schools, colleges, healthcare facilities, municipal buildings, fire stations, courthouses and other commercial facilities to troubleshoot, service and optimize their building automation systems.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and service Building Automation Systems and HVAC controls

• Diagnose whether system issues originate with the controls, electrical components or mechanical HVAC equipment

• Connect to customer BAS systems using a laptop to remotely diagnose alarms and system problems

• Troubleshoot controllers, sensors, actuators, dampers and other field devices

• Work with graphical interfaces, sequences of operation and control programming to identify system issues

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on building automation and control systems

• Run and verify sequences of operation to ensure systems are functioning properly

• Read control drawings, electrical schematics and system documentation

• Commission and verify controls following service, repairs or system changes

• Work directly with customers and facility personnel to explain issues and recommended solutions

• Coordinate with HVAC service technicians and other technical resources when mechanical repairs are required

• Maintain accurate service documentation

• Participate in ongoing technical and safety training

What We're Looking For

• Experience with Building Automation Systems, HVAC controls or DDC controls

• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and equipment

• Ability to troubleshoot across controls, electrical and mechanical systems to identify the true source of a problem

• Experience with BAS platforms such as Honeywell, Trane, Johnson Controls, Siemens or similar systems

• Ability to read control drawings, schematics and sequences of operation

• Comfortable using computers and software as a primary diagnostic tool

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

• Resourceful and comfortable working independently in the field

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Ability to pass required background and drug screening

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience

• Sign-on bonus

• Company truck

• Gas card

• Company laptop and cell phone

• Health and dental insurance

• 401(k) with 4% company match

• Profit sharing eligibility after one year

• Project performance bonus opportunities

• 13 days PTO

• 10 paid holidays

• Paid technical and safety training

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

• Travel per diem and company-paid hotel accommodations when overnight travel is required

Schedule & Travel

This is a field-based position. Technicians travel directly to customer locations and are not required to report to the office every day.

Most travel is within Virginia, typically ranging from approximately 20-60 miles during the workday, with longer trips as customer needs require. Approximately 75% of the time, you'll return home the same day. When overnight travel is necessary, hotel accommodations are arranged and paid by the company, along with a $70 daily meal per diem.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a company that believes strongly in developing technical talent rather than leaving technicians to figure everything out alone.

You'll have access to experienced technical resources and a help desk when you're working through a difficult problem. The company provides regular technical training, safety training, apprenticeship opportunities and continuing education while encouraging technicians to continue expanding both their HVAC and building automation expertise.

If you're technically curious, enjoy figuring out how systems work and want an environment where you can continue developing your skills, we'd like to talk with you.

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