Controls Service Specialist

Controls Service Specialist – Tri‑Cities Area, WA – $34–$56/hr. + Company Vehicle + 100% Paid Benefits About the Opportunity:

A leading mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Controls Service Specialist to support its building automation service group in the Tri‑Cities region of Eastern Washington. This role focuses on servicing, troubleshooting, and commissioning BAS systems for mission‑critical environments, including data centers. Candidates with strong Tridium Niagara and Distech experience who are comfortable traveling between sites in the Tri‑Cities and Northeastern Oregon will thrive in this position.

• Title: Controls Service Specialist
• Location: Based in Richland/Kennewick, WA – Territory includes Umatilla, Hermiston, and Boardman (OR)
• Status: Full‑Time | Field‑Based | Limited On‑Call Requirements

• Background as a BAS Technician or Controls Service Specialist
• Strong hands‑on expertise with building automation and energy management systems
• Proficient with Tridium Niagara and Distech system platforms
• Capable of writing BAS programs from scratch and working with prebuilt libraries
• Experienced in startup, point‑to‑point checkout, and functional testing
• Comfortable configuring graphical user interfaces and tuning system performance
• Skilled in troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and retrofit work
• Willing to travel regularly to sites across Eastern WA and Northeastern OR
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

• Commission, start up, and service BAS systems used in critical facilities and data centers
• Develop, test, and verify control programs based on complex sequences of operation
• Perform corrective actions, upgrades, and service improvements on existing systems
  
  Diagnose system issues through testing, monitoring, and advanced troubleshooting
• Partner with technicians, engineers, and clients to support system performance and reliability

• Hourly Rate: $34.00–$56.00/hr. (DOE)
• Company Vehicle: Provided + Fuel Card
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision –
  100% Employer‑Paid for Employee & Family
• Retirement: 401k with Company Match
• Time Off: 2 Weeks Vacation + Holiday Pay
• On‑Call: Minimal – Additional $150/week when assigned

If you’re a controls professional seeking strong compensation, minimal overtime, and industry‑leading benefits, this role offers the opportunity to work on advanced systems within high‑priority, mission‑critical environments.