Controls Electrician

Johnson Controls; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Benefits on first day of employment

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems seeks a commercial/industrial Electrician to support the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Learn and grow in HVAC controls and BAS, with a strong focus on Metasys/Distech systems and safety compliance.

The role offers a day shift, company vehicle, and benefits from day one. Travel is limited; primary site is the Pentagon with training opportunities included.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial/industrial electrical systems and building technologies (HVAC controls, Fire, Security, Utilities).
• Strong PC skills with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• U.S. citizen able to obtain security clearances/badges.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, and testing of HVAC control systems and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electronic/digital control malfunctions and modify system software as needed.
• Document field changes, provide training and manuals to customers, ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Controls & BAS

Microsoft Office

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Engineering/CS degree or related field

Tools

Metasys/Distech Tridium

Job description

Job Description

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 the HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS).

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.

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.

As a Controls Electrician, You Will

• 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's product lines and systems; completes 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

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.

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)