Controls Systems Technician

Johnson Controls•New Orleans, LA

13d•$32 - $46

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Controls Systems Technician to commission and service building control systems. The technician uses Johnson Controls configuration and commissioning tools, troubleshoots basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls issues, responds to basic warranty calls, and provides customers with service and recommendations to improve building efficiency. The role also includes supporting non-complex, non-critical Building Automation equipment and providing quotes for recommended solutions.

Requirements

Vocational School four-year program or an Associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning, or a similar field plus three years of industry experience; alternatively, four or more years of experience servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems in the HVAC industry.
Generally required knowledge of HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation, and servicing techniques.
Effective interpersonal skills to represent Johnson Controls professionally and ethically to customers and other outside contacts.
Ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical people.
Leadership skills to support the activities of Mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical Building Automation equipment at a job site.
PC experience and the ability to program HVAC-related software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Metasys or other Building Automation software.

Responsibilities

Load system-level controller software.
Perform basic commissioning and system diagnostics from system-level controllers to end devices, including sensors and actuators, and complete required commissioning documentation.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems.
Respond to basic warranty calls and provide customer service to resolve service-related issues.
Keep management and the JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
Calibrate systems using basic electronic test equipment.
Complete administrative tasks, including timesheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
Document changes and provide information for as-built documentation.
Communicate with the JCI contractor or customer upon arriving at and before leaving the work site.
Follow safety standards and attend required safety training, with strong regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
Provide recommendations and solutions to help facilities operate efficiently, including upselling opportunities.
Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
Support Mechanics working on non-complex, non-critical Building Automation equipment at a job site.