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Diversified Manufacturing, Aerospace, Building Technologies, Industrial Automation, IoT

Lead Field Service Technician- $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Huntsville, ALOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 16 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • BAS
  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • Life Safety Systems
  • Field Service
  • installation
  • commissioning
  • maintenance
  • technical leadership
  • customer issues
  • NFPA codes

Nice to have

  • Honeywell XLS3000
  • fire alarm platforms
  • installation projects
  • retrofit projects
  • modernization projects
  • service performance

Role summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Lead Field Service Technician to oversee the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Fire Alarm/Life Safety Systems. This role involves providing technical leadership to field teams, resolving complex customer issues, ensuring code compliance, and driving operational excellence. The position requires 5+ years of experience in BAS/Fire Alarm systems, controls troubleshooting, leading field service projects, performing preventive maintenance, and interpreting technical documentation. Preferred qualifications include NICET Fire Alarm certification and experience with specific Honeywell platforms. The role emphasizes strong customer-facing, communication, and leadership skills.

As a Lead Field Service Technician, you will lead the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Fire Alarm/Life Safety Systems. You will provide technical leadership to field teams, resolve complex customer issues, ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, and drive operational excellence while delivering exceptional customer service. $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, commission, maintain, and repair BAS and Fire Alarm systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues on-site and remotely.
  • Support and mentor field service technicians.
  • Work with customers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver solutions.
  • Perform testing, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA codes, safety standards, and company policies.
  • Maintain service documentation and project records.
  • Lead service projects and manage multiple priorities.
  • Train customers on system operation and maintenance.
  • Drive continuous improvement and service best practices.

Qualifications

Must Have
  • 5+ years of experience installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and servicing Building Automation Systems (BAS), Fire Alarm Systems, or related building technologies.
  • 5+ years of experience diagnosing and resolving complex controls, software, hardware, and network issues.
  • 5+ years of experience leading field service projects or technical teams in a customer-facing environment.
  • 5+ years of experience performing testing, inspections, preventive maintenance, and system commissioning.
  • 5+ years of experience interpreting technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and applicable codes.
  • Strong knowledge of BAS, Fire Alarm/Life Safety systems, and NFPA standards.
  • Strong customer-facing, communication, and leadership skills.
 Preferred Qualifications
  • NICET Fire Alarm certification.
  • Experience with Honeywell XLS3000 and similar fire alarm platforms.
  • Knowledge of NFPA codes and compliance requirements.
  • Experience leading installation, retrofit, or modernization projects.
  • Track record of improving service performance and operational efficiency.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES 

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en) 

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit click here.

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. Learn more

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: October 22, 2026

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. 


Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

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