Deputy Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Chennai, India, seeks a field-oriented engineer to support installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex building systems. The role involves collaborating with design and project teams, reviewing layouts and specs, and ensuring safety and quality during project delivery.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years of experience in field execution or maintenance, with a willingness to travel to site locations as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Exposure to field execution, system implementation, or maintenance activities.
• Basic understanding of system integration and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Perform field execution activities including installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of systems under supervision.
• Support intermediate-level design activities, including reviewing system layouts, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Participate in project delivery by assisting in system integration, configuration, and optimization activities.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and safety protocols during execution.
• Provide technical support in resolving onsite issues and ensuring smooth system functionality.
• Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance activities as part of O&M support.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders for effective project execution.
• Maintain proper documentation of site activities, reports, and system changes.

Skills

Field execution

System integration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

Job Description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field execution activities including installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of systems under supervision.
• Support intermediate-level design activities, including reviewing system layouts, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Participate in project delivery by assisting in system integration, configuration, and optimization activities.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and safety protocols during execution.
• Provide technical support in resolving onsite issues and ensuring smooth system functionality.
• Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance activities as part of O&M support.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders for effective project execution.
• Maintain proper documentation of site activities, reports, and system changes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) with minimum 5 year of relevant experience
• Experience:
• Exposure to field execution, system implementation, or maintenance activities
• Basic understanding of system integration and configuration

Required Skills & Competencies

• Basic technical knowledge of systems installation and commissioning
• Understanding of system integration and field operations
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in field environments and handle site challenges
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Willingness to travel for site assignments

Preferred Skills

• Experience in HVAC / BMS / Fire / Security systems (if applicable)
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations
• Exposure to O&M (Operations & Maintenance) activities