Location: Project Site Based - Travel Role
Department: DEPTEC
The Opportunity
The Data Center Controls Technician III is a senior-level controls professional responsible for leading the startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems supporting mission-critical data center infrastructure.
This role serves as a technical leader on project sites, providing expertise in controls systems, commissioning activities, network communications, and system integration. The Controls Technician III independently executes complex startup and commissioning activities, mentors junior technicians, and collaborates with customers, contractors, engineers, and project teams to ensure reliable system performance.
This position is ideal for experienced controls technicians seeking to take on greater technical responsibility while supporting some of the most advanced data center projects
What you will do?
- Lead startup, commissioning, and functional testing of Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), PLC controls, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex controls, automation, instrumentation, and network communication issues.
- Execute and verify sequences of operation for cooling plants, HVAC systems, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, generators, and related infrastructure.
- Support system integration activities between controls platforms and third-party equipment.
- Review controls drawings, network architectures, commissioning plans, and sequences of operation.
- Identify deficiencies, develop corrective action plans, and validate successful resolution through testing.
- Complete and review commissioning documentation, turnover packages, startup reports, and deficiency logs.
- Coordinate controls-related activities with project managers, commissioning teams, contractors, and customers.
- Provide technical leadership, field training, and mentorship to Controls Technician I and II personnel.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least five years of experience in controls commissioning, Building Automation Systems or Building Management Systems, HVAC controls, industrial automation, electrical systems, or mission-critical facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and commission complex control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, controls schematics, P&IDs, sequences of operation, and network diagrams.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively.
- Advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
- Strong understanding of controls, HVAC, and critical infrastructure systems.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Excellent customer-facing communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
- Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced project environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical degree, military technical training, or trade certification in electrical, automation, controls, HVAC, or a related field.
- Experience with data center commissioning or operations.
- Experience commissioning chilled-water and critical cooling systems.
- Previous leadership or mentoring experience.
- Experience with one or more of the following platforms: Niagara, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Distech, or Tridium-based systems.
- Working knowledge of BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet networks, PLC-based control systems, and industrial communications.
How we support you
We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.
- Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
- Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
- Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
- Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
- Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
- Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.
Come build with us
At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.
What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.
Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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