HVAC Controls Technician at AlphaHire in Dothan, AL

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Technician to join a growing Building Automation and Controls team supporting commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal facilities throughout the Gulf Coast region.

This field-based position will be responsible for the installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service of HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS). The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with DDC controls, low-voltage systems, commercial HVAC equipment, and BAS communication protocols, along with strong troubleshooting and customer-service skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, start up, commission, troubleshoot, and service HVAC controls and BAS systems.

• Perform controller startup, point-to-point testing, wiring inspections, functional testing, and system commissioning.

• Troubleshoot DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, VFDs, communication networks, and related field devices.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, sequences of operation, and project specifications.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, communication, and system-performance issues.

• Support system startup, commissioning, optimization, and performance verification for new and existing BAS installations.

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Programmers, subcontractors, and customers throughout project execution.

• Train customers and facility personnel on system operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.

• Complete service reports, commissioning documentation, startup records, and required project paperwork.

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and service calls as needed.

• Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship, professionalism, and customer service.

• 2+ years of experience in HVAC controls, BAS, DDC controls, or related low-voltage systems.

• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC equipment, control sequences, and building automation systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and sequences of operation.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and BAS-related issues.

• Hands-on experience with controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, valves, dampers, VFDs, and related control devices.

• Experience with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Distech, Alerton, Carrier, or similar systems.

• Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, or other building automation communication protocols.

• Commercial HVAC controls installation and commissioning experience preferred.

• EPA certification, electrical license, or relevant technical certifications are a plus.

• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and customer-service skills.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the Gulf Coast region.

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, where applicable

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Ongoing technical training and manufacturer certification opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities within a growing Building Automation and Controls team

• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment

• Exposure to a wide range of commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and municipal BAS projects

• Opportunity to develop expertise across multiple controls platforms and technologies