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Overview

We are seeking a Senior Controls Technician with at least 5 years of experience in building automation systems, specifically with Siemens Desigo, Distech Controls, or Tridium/Niagara. The role involves designing, configuring, and operating building control systems, ensuring they meet project requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure building control systems as per project documents.
  • Develop complex systems programs and conduct commissioning tests.
  • Troubleshoot building control systems to ensure proper operation.
  • Create flow diagrams, sequence of operations, and control schematics.
  • Test software programs necessary for system operation.
  • Coordinate the creation of drawings and equipment schedules.
  • Assist in loading and commissioning system controllers.
  • Provide field change information for as-built drawings and software.
  • Keep project stakeholders informed of job progress and issues.
  • Conduct training for owners and operators on the building control system.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience with Siemens Desigo, Distech Controls, or Tridium/Niagara.
  • Extensive knowledge of building automation systems.
  • Ability to set up projects from the ground up.
  • Strong programming skills and understanding of control wiring.
  • Experience in database creation and system graphics.
  • Strong mechanical understanding.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Position is not eligible for sponsorship.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Location: San Antonio, TX.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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Pay in context

At roughly $50/hr, this posting sits about 58% above the $32/hr median for welding jobs in Houston, TX — toward the top of a $23–$41/hr middle band drawn from 74 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 86% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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