Advanced Field Service Engineer

Honeywell INC.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, V

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability (Short/Long Term)

401(k) match

FSA

HSA

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

12 Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell seeks an Advanced Field Service Engineer to lead on-site installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Honeywell access control systems in Baton Rouge, LA. You will be the main technical contact to ensure security and continuous operations for industrial facilities across Louisiana.

You will report to the Field Service Engineering Manager and work a remote-friendly schedule from our Baton Rouge location, with extensive travel and hands-on work across LNG, refineries,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Honeywell and other access control systems.
• Strong knowledge of IT networking including IP addressing, subnetting, PoE+, and standard protocols.
• Familiarity with industrial interfaces such as PAGA, TWIC, plant radio, integrated with Honeywell platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s license with 70–80% travel to customer sites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely from ladders or lifts.
• Ability to obtain BOSIET and HUET training as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support on-premises physical security systems (EBI, DVM).
• Mount, wire, configure modular panels, readers, cameras, and related equipment.
• Oversee field device installation, including cameras, readers, door hardware, and power supplies.
• Configure reader technologies using proximity and smart cards, and OSDP devices.
• Diagnose hardware, software, and network issues; perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain integrations between access control, video surveillance, intrusion, and life-safety systems.

Skills

Field service experience

IT networking

Customer service

Problem solving

Valid driver’s license

Physical lift capability

BOSIET/HUET readiness

Education

Bachelor’s/Technical degree

Job description

Job Description

As an Advanced Field Service Engineer here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for leading the on-site installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Honeywell on-premises access control systems. As the primary technical point of contact, this role is responsible for maintaining the physical security and operational continuity of customer facilities.

You will report directly to our Field Service Engineering Manager and you'll work out of our Baton Rouge, LA location on a remote work schedule.

In this role, the ideal candidate has hands-on experience deploying enterprise-scale, on-premises security infrastructure and extensive knowledge of Honeywell access control hardware and software. Based in Baton Rouge, this position supports Honeywell's installed customer base primarily at industrial facilities throughout Louisiana, including refineries, specialty chemical plants, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Installation and Project Support

• Install, configure, and support on-premises physical security systems, with an emphasis on Honeywell Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI) and Digital Video Manager (DVM); experience with other security platforms is a plus.
• Mount, wire, configure, and program modular control panels, power supplies, card-access devices, cameras, and related peripheral equipment.
• Oversee installation and construction activities for field devices and control panels, including fixed and PTZ cameras, card readers, door hardware, magnetic locks, electric strikes, and visual indicators.
• Configure reader technologies that use proximity cards, smart cards, and secure OSDP-enabled devices.

Maintenance and Technical Support

• Diagnose and resolve hardware failures, communication issues, and software or database discrepancies on customer-hosted systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including firmware updates, field-device replacement, backup-battery testing, and server configuration optimization.
• Maintain integrations between access control networks and local video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire and life-safety, and related facility systems.
• Configure and support Honeywell EBI as an open, scalable platform that integrates building management, energy, life-safety, access control, video surveillance, and compatible third-party systems. Use centralized monitoring, automated workflows, and event notifications to improve response times and reduce lifecycle costs.

Customer Support and Compliance

• Support customer personnel with day-to-day system maintenance, system enhancements, peripheral devices, administrative functions, credential creation, and compliance reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of service visits, wiring diagrams, system configurations, and completed work in internal service logs.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• 5+ years of demonstrated field experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Honeywell and other access control systems.
• Strong knowledge of IT networking, including IP addressing, subnetting, Power over Ethernet (PoE+), and standard communications protocols.
• Familiarity with industrial system interfaces, including public address and general alarm (PAGA), Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), plant radio, and other systems integrated with Honeywell access control platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to nontechnical audiences.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel between customer sites 70% to 80% of the time.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and work safely from ladders or lifts.
• Ability to obtain BOSIET and HUET Training as required for potential platform work.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's/Technical degree or extended years of field experience
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to stay updated with industry advancements
• Results-oriented approach and ability to drive projects to successful completion
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in low-voltage electronics, circuit troubleshooting with digital multimeters, and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical schematics.

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.

• employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 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. Job Posting Date: October 14, 2026.

About Us

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.