Lead Field Service HVAC Controls Technician - IN

Lead Field Service Hvac Controls/Bas Technician

As a Lead Field Service HVAC Controls/BAS Technician here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for providing advanced technical support and service for HVAC control systems and building automation systems (BAS). You will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our systems, while also leading a team of technicians to deliver exceptional service to our customers. You will report directly to our Service Manager and you'll work out of our Indianapolis, IN location on a hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact customer satisfaction and operational efficiency by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving complex HVAC control issues, while also mentoring junior technicians and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onsite installation, commissioning, and service of Honeywell Building Automation Systems (BAS), including DDC controllers, HVAC equipment, and networked control devices.
• Serve as the technical lead on projects, providing direction and mentorship to junior technicians and subcontractors to ensure quality and timely execution.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics of HVAC controls systems, including VAVs, AHUs, chillers, boilers, sensors, actuators, and communication networks (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks).
• Program, configure, and commission Honeywell platforms such as Spyder, CIPer, WEBs, EBI, and Niagara-based systems.
• Interpret control drawings, wiring schematics, and sequences of operation to validate system functionality and ensure proper integration.
• Conduct system startups, point-to-point verification, and functional performance testing to meet project specifications and customer requirements.
• Coordinate directly with project managers, engineers, customers, and other trades to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedules.
• Identify system optimization opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and overall building performance.
• Ensure accurate documentation, redlines, service reports, and as-built drawings are completed and submitted in accordance with Honeywell standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to Honeywell safety protocols, quality processes, and customer site compliance requirements.

You Must Have

• 3-5 years of experience in HVAC controls and building automation systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and BAS technologies.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing complex HVAC control issues.
• Experience with programming and configuring HVAC control systems, including DDC controllers and software.
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

We Value

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, HVAC Technology, or a related field.
• Niagara (Niagara 4) Certification preferred or willing to get certification.
• Advanced knowledge of Honeywell BAS platforms (Spyder, CIPer, WEBs, EBI).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across HVAC controls, DDC systems, and open protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks).
• Prior experience leading field technicians and coordinating onsite activities.
• NIET or other industry certifications.
• Strong customer communication and technical documentation skills.

Benefits Of Working For Honeywell

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

About Honeywell

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

The Business Unit

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Inclusion And Diversity

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity.