Location
field, Houston, TX, United States
Salary
$71k – $91k/yr
Commitment
Full Time
Level
Senior (5+ years)
Required skills
Job Description
Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety
At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.
Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.
Position Summary
The Senior BAS 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.
Primary 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.
Qualifications
Required
- 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
- Niagara N4 Certification.
- Manufacturer certifications.
- HVAC Technician certification.
- Electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Associate degree or technical training in HVAC, Controls, Electronics, or related field.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
$35.00 – $45.00+ per hour based on experience and certifications.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid Holidays.
- Company-provided training and certifications.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Access to industry-leading smart building technologies.
Why Join KBS?
At Kelso Building Services, we are building the future of intelligent facilities through our nationwide Smart Buildings and Digital Operations initiatives. Our technicians are supported by the KBS Digital Operations Center, advanced analytics tools, remote engineering resources, and a growing team of BAS experts across the country.
Why Join Kelso Industries?
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
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