Senior BAS Controls Lead Technician – Healthcare Facility

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. You’ll 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 driver’s 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 field—not behind a desk. You’ll 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 you're 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 you're looking for.