Automation Technician III
San Luis Obispo, CAFull-time$47–53/hrPosted 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Automation Technician III inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs automation devices and systems, diagnoses equipment malfunctions, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance. The role also coaches and mentors other automation technicians. It involves analyzing building systems, developing scopes for controls implementation, monitoring and diagnosing problems, coordinating with installation and maintenance teams, and presenting on building automation, controls, and emerging technology.
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About Us
We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.
Job Summary
The Automation Technician III will inspect, test, adjust and repair new or existing electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic automation devices, and systems. It will also diagnose the cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform preventative and corrective maintenance. Automation Technician III will also be responsible for coaching and mentoring other automation technicians.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Understand the design and intent of mechanical equipment and systems (Chiller, Boiler, Custom AHU’s, Primary/Secondary pumping, Variable flow Chilled water plants, Clean Room Applications, Demand Response, and Energy solutions).
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Analyze systems and develop scope of work for controls implementation.
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Monitor, identify and diagnose potential problems using computer workstations and on-site observations.
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Interface with the installation or maintenance team members to execute installations, repairs or modifications of controlled systems and equipment.
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Give technical presentations on building automation, controls, and emerging technology.
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Able to locate defective or non-operational components in new and existing systems, using test equipment and programming knowledge.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience.
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8+ years of direct automation experience with control systems and programing required.
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Working knowledge of at least one HVAC controls systems (preferably JCI, Honeywell, or other Niagara-based systems)
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Ability to interface with customers at a supervisory and management level.
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Engineering skills required include knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Experience with control system architecture design, programing, or maintenance desired.
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Good computer skills, understanding of controls networking.
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A valid driver’s license.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Geographic Disclosure
Compensation Range: $47 - $53 per hour
Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.
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Job Locations US-CA-San Luis Obispo
ID 2026-53842
Company Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.
Category Operations Services
Position Type Full-Time
Location Type Onsite
Posted Date (10/23/2026 6:52 PM)
How this job compares
Set against the 457 open Controls Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$47–53/hr
- US median$33–48/hr217 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $50/hr, is 19% above the US median midpoint ($42/hr) — in the top quarter of Controls Technician hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 20 open Controls Technician jobs in California and 457 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- EMCOR Group (this employer)6 open
- E&J Gallo2 open
- Jacobs2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Controls Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 354 postings).
- Education
- 7 of the 457 open Controls Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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