HVAC Controls/BAS Technician

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We only accept direct applications. HVAC Controls Technician Kelso Building Services (KBS) – Houston Join One of the Fastest Growing Smart Building Teams in the Southwest Kelso Building Services (KBS) is seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Service Technician to support and grow our Building Automation Systems (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 an HVAC Controls 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). Position Summary The HVAC Controls Technician is responsible for the service, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, optimization, and customer support of Building Automation Systems and integrated smart building technologies. The role combines field service expertise with remote diagnostics, analytics, cybersecurity awareness, and customer relationship management.

This position requires a self-motivated professional capable of independently resolving complex BAS and HVAC control issues while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Building Automation Service Support 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 Smart Building Technologies 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. Customer Support 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.

Leadership Mentoring Mentor junior technicians and apprentices. Assist with technical training and onboarding. Provide field leadership on complex service projects.

Support technical standards and best practices.

Qualifications

Required 3+ years of BAS service experience.