Controls Electrician

Johnson Controls Federal Systems; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Benefits from day one

3 weeks vacation

5 sick days

3 floating holidays

10 holidays per year

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems in Arlington, VA seeks a commercial/industrial Electrician to grow in HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) for our federal team supporting the Pentagon. Pay range: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour, with milestone pay increases after training.

Company vehicle and gas card provided; shift is day, Mon-Fri, 6:30am-3:00pm. Benefits begin on day one; vacation 3 weeks, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, 10 holidays per year.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial/industrial electrical systems and building technologies (HVAC controls, Fire, Security, Utilities).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain government clearances/badges.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, point-to-point checkouts and troubleshooting of HVAC controls systems (BAS) and related equipment (VAVs, VRF, AHU).
• Conduct training and certifications as required to improve technical proficiency.
• Diagnose and repair electronic/digital control malfunctions and test system software modifications.

Skills

HVAC controls

Electrical systems

BAS knowledge

MS Office

Security clearance

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Associates/Bachelor in Engineering/Electronics

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Distech DDC

Tridium Niagara

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a commercial or industrial Electrician who has a desire to learn and grow in the field of HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to join our federal team supporting the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. We’ve supported the Pentagon for nearly 20 years with their energy efficiency and sustainability needs, primarily working with HVAC Controls and BAS.

Pay range: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour to start with designated milestone pay increases for completed training. Negotiable based on experience.

Company vehicle: Yes, plus gas card. Shift: Day shift, primarily 6:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday. Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year. Travel: Limited. Primary work will all be at the Pentagon. May travel some initially for training.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshooting and/or replacement of HVAC controls systems (BAS systems) and related light commercial mechanical equipment (VAV's, VRF's, AHU's, etc); most work will involve Johnson Controls Metasys and Distech controls.
• Conduct self-study and instructor-led training to improve technical proficiency in company product lines and systems; complete certifications as required.
• Diagnose and repair a variety of electronic and digital control system malfunctions.
• Test and perform modifications to systems software when needed.
• Assist with sketching and documenting field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings.
• Provide training and associated manuals and documentation to customers on electronic control systems operations.
• Help mechanical staff troubleshoot issues and may help with minor mechanical maintenance.
• Ensure work performed complies with company, federal regulations, industry standards and guidelines, and customer requirements.
• Compile project documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training forms, training certificates and punch lists.
• Read and properly interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals.
• Adhere to Johnson Controls and customer safety standards, provide safety awareness leadership and instruction to technicians and subcontractors on Johnson Controls work sites.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with commercial or industrial electrical systems, preferably with controls or building technologies and systems (HVAC controls, Fire, Security, Utilities, etc).
• Strong personal computer skills with proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc).
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of electronic or digital controls systems, HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
• Experience working with HVAC mechanical equipment; VAV's, VRF's, or other related systems and equipment.
• Technical knowledge and experience working with Johnson Controls Metasys, Tridium Niagara, or Distech Direct Digital Control (DDC) system.
• Programming and/or troubleshooting various brands of HVAC controls products is highly desired (Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, Delta, Distech, Carrier, ALC, Andover).
• 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.

Preferred Education

• Technical schooling in Electrical or Mechanical.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.