Field Technician – LED & LED Controls, AI Data Centers, remote

Summary

Planet Green Search, LLC is seeking a Field Technician to support lighting control systems on large construction projects, frequently in AI data centers. The role focuses on commissioning, programming, troubleshooting, documentation, communication with project stakeholders, and project closeout, with significant domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Commission, program, and troubleshoot lighting control systems on-site, including occupancy/daylight sensors, network backbone, zone programming, and system integration
• Work primarily with NX Controls (preferred/primary platform); experience with Lutron, Crestron, Leviton, or Wattstopper is also valuable
• Diagnose and resolve control, communication, and performance issues in coordination with electrical contractors and general contractors
• Maintain clear, process-driven documentation of commissioning activities, as-builts, test results, and issue resolution
• Communicate effectively with field crews, project managers, and the internal team
• Represent the company professionally on active construction sites while holding technical ground without being high-handed
• Support project closeout and handoff documentation

Skills

• Hands-on experience commissioning and programming commercial lighting control systems
• Strong understanding of networked lighting controls, sensors, and zone-based programming
• Ability to read and interpret control schematics, riser diagrams, and system layouts
• Process-oriented mindset with excellent documentation habits
• Clear verbal and written communication skills with both field and corporate stakeholders
• Willingness and ability to travel 50–75% (domestic U.S. only), with heavy focus on Texas projects
• Valid driver's license and ability to work on active construction sites
• Electrical background or formal electrical training/experience (strongly preferred—enables faster troubleshooting and more effective communication with contractors)
• Direct experience with **NX Controls**
• Experience on large commercial or data center projects
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful but not required
• **Preferred**: Dallas / North Texas area
• Fully remote candidates outside Texas will be considered

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Hands-on experience commissioning and programming commercial lighting control systems
• Strong understanding of networked lighting controls, sensors, and zone-based programming
• Ability to read and interpret control schematics, riser diagrams, and system layouts
• Process-oriented mindset with excellent documentation habits
• Clear verbal and written communication skills with both field and corporate stakeholders
• Willingness and ability to travel 50–75% (domestic U.S. only), with heavy focus on Texas projects
• Valid driver's license and ability to work on active construction sites

Nice to Haves

• Electrical background or formal electrical training/experience (strongly preferred—enables faster troubleshooting and more effective communication with contractors)
• Direct experience with **NX Controls**
• Experience on large commercial or data center projects
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful but not required
• **Preferred**: Dallas / North Texas area
• Fully remote candidates outside Texas will be considered