OCONUS

Johnson Controls Federal Systems•Miami, FL

5d•$115,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Controls Specialist / Controls Systems Engineer to join our federal team supporting U.S. military and other U.S. federal government sites Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). Our OCONUS team supports projects for the U.S. government, primarily for the Department of State supporting U.S. Embassies and for the Department of Defense supporting U.S. military bases in foreign countries (no designated war zone countries). Travel is based on the project needs, but typically around 80%. At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Requirements

Technical, hands-on experience in system commissioning and/or programming of digital HVAC controls systems (DDC systems).
Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems and equipment.
Strong personal computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc) and general Windows environment.
Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
Ability to travel approximately 80% of the time to international / overseas locations (will not be sent to any designated war zone countries).
U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.).

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with Johnson Controls Metasys or Tridium® Niagara Direct Digital Control (DDC) system.
Experience with BAS communication protocols including at least one of the following: BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, N2, P1, Modbus, and/or LON.
Experience using SMP, SCT, and/or CCT.
Experience supporting projects in foreign countries.
Prior experience supporting projects at U.S. military or other federal government sites.
Active Secret (or higher) clearance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as the on-site project leader to execute and complete HVAC controls and other Building Automation System (BAS) projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost effective manner.
Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, training and project closeout.
Participates in the installation of hardware designs and software programming using established standards as required.
Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors.
Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required.
Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation.
Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
Test and write modifications to systems software.
Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance.
Provides technical assistance to subcontractors.
Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance.
Ensures owner/operator has been trained.
Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
Follows all safety standards and has the highest regard for employee and subcontractor safety.