Commercial Chiller & BAS Controls Technician
$35-$45 per hour, based on experience
Full-Time | Panama City Beach, FL
A Superior Mechanical is seeking an experienced Commercial Chiller & BAS Controls Technician to join our team in Panama City Beach. This hybrid mechanical and automation role focuses on the startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of large-tonnage chillers and central energy plants, including their integration with Building Automation Systems (BAS). The position combines advanced refrigeration expertise with BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP controls to ensure reliable equipment performance and efficient system operation.
What You'll Do
- Start up, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot air- and water-cooled chillers, including centrifugal, screw, and scroll systems
- Work on major OEM equipment, including Trane, York, Carrier, and Daikin
- Service central plant equipment, including:
- Cooling towers
- Chilled and condenser water pumps
- Heat exchangers
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Perform refrigerant recovery, leak testing, evacuation, and charging
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and water-flow issues
- Connect to and troubleshoot onboard chiller controls and microprocessors
- Commission and troubleshoot BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP networks
- Configure device addressing, baud rates, point mapping, alarms, trends, and sensors
- Troubleshoot BAS communication and network issues
- Assist with central plant sequencing, lead/lag operation, temperature resets, and system optimization
- Work with BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara N4, Johnson Controls Metasys, Automated Logic WebCTRL, and Distech EC-Net
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of commercial HVAC/R field experience, including large-tonnage chillers
- 2+ years of hands-on DDC/BAS controls experience
- EPA Universal Certification
- Experience commissioning and troubleshooting BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP
- Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, ladder logic, and controls sequences
- Experience with VFD programming and troubleshooting
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to participate in a rotating on-call emergency service schedule
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on rooftops, ladders, aerial lifts, and in mechanical rooms
Preferred Qualifications
- OEM factory training or certifications from Trane, York/JCI, Carrier, or Daikin
- Tridium Niagara 4 (N4) Certification
- Journeyman or Master Mechanical/HVAC License
- Knowledge of Modbus RTU/TCP, LonWorks, or Johnson Controls N2
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - 50% employer-paid
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Take-home company-provided vehicle and gas card
- Company phone, tablet, uniforms, and tool assistance
- 7 paid holidays annually
- Up to three weeks of paid vacation, depending on experience and tenure
- Paid training and advancement opportunities
- Stable, year-round work with a supportive team
If you're an experienced chiller technician with strong BAS controls knowledge and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing team, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today!