Senior BAS Controls Lead Technician – Healthcare Facility
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior BAS Controls Lead Technician Healthcare Facility
Location: Chicago IL
Parking: On-site available; employee responsible for parking pass or may utilize street parking
Interview Process: One phone interview and one in-person interview
Overview
Join a fast-paced healthcare facility environment where your hands-on expertise keeps critical building systems running at peak performance. As a Senior BAS Controls Lead Technician you will play a vital front-line role in maintaining and optimizing Building Automation Systems (BAS) that directly support patient care safety and operational continuity.
This is a highly hands-on position focused on troubleshooting programming and maintaining complex control systems. Youll work directly in the field with Siemens and Automated Logic platforms ensuring real-time system reliability while driving energy efficiency improvements across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on programming troubleshooting and repair of BAS hardware and software
- Diagnose and resolve complex HVAC and controls issues in a live healthcare environment
- Modify control sequences and tune PID loops to improve system responsiveness and efficiency
- Work directly with field devices panels and controllers to maintain system performance
- Execute retro-commissioning tasks to optimize existing systems
- Conduct routine system backups and maintain accurate BAS databases
- Partner with energy teams to implement practical field-driven energy conservation measures
- Provide on-the-job technical guidance to team members while remaining actively involved in field work
- Follow all healthcare facility safety and compliance standards in daily operations
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of hands-on experience installing servicing and troubleshooting HVAC or BAS controls
- Strong working knowledge of Siemens Insight software (required)
- Proven experience working directly with BAS field hardware and control systems
- Expertise in open protocols such as BACnet MSTP Modbus and TCP/IP
- Solid understanding of HVAC mechanical systems and real-world system applications
- Comfortable working in active environments including ceilings mechanical rooms rooftops and tight spaces
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 75 lbs independently
- Valid drivers license and authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Siemens Desigo software and related platforms (Desigo CC ABT Site DXR)
- Previous experience in healthcare facilities or other mission-critical environments
- Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to quickly resolve field issues
- Familiarity with energy optimization and system performance improvements
- Experience supporting or executing retro-commissioning efforts
What Sets This Role Apart
This role is built for a technician who thrives in the fieldnot behind a desk. Youll be actively working on systems that matter in an environment where uptime precision and responsiveness are critical. Your expertise will directly impact the comfort safety and functionality of a healthcare facility making this a meaningful and technically rewarding opportunity.
If youre a skilled BAS technician who enjoys solving problems hands-on and wants to work in a critical healthcare setting this role offers the challenge and impact youre looking for.
