Facility Technician C (Controls)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Culpeper, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Technician C (Controls) in Culpeper, VA, to install, troubleshoot, and maintain building automation and production control systems that support facility and manufacturing operations.

The role requires interpreting schematics and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient operations. The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, energy efficiency improvements, and readiness for new facility control upgrades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of experience or 2-year post-secondary education with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with manufacturing automation and control systems preferred.
• EPA, HVAC, electrical or industrial maintenance certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, calibrate, and maintain BAS and control systems.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, lighting, alarms, and production equipment.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams on repairs and upgrades.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and test results.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and codes.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Skills

BAS programming

HVAC controls

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical schematics

System coordination

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Johnson Controls BAS

Siemens BAS

Honeywell BAS

Schneider Electric BAS

Fanuc robots

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Facilities Technician C (Controls)

Job ID: 43647

Job Location: Culpeper, VA

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Facilities Technician C (Controls) to join our team in Orange, VA. Our site near Culpeper, VA—located in beautiful, rural Orange County, approximately 1.5 hours from Washington, DC—is growing rapidly. This location serves as our center of excellence for solid rocket motor propulsion, energetics development, and high‑complexity production programs.

The Facilities Technician C (Controls) is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building automation, control systems, and production equipment that support facility and manufacturing operations. This role helps ensure reliable performance of HVAC, lighting, energy management, production machinery, and other facility systems to maintain safe, efficient, and productive building and manufacturing environments.

Essential Functions:

• Install, program, calibrate, and maintain building automation systems (BAS), related controls, and production equipment control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems for HVAC, lighting, alarms, production machinery, and other facility and manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor system and production equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, throughput, and equipment reliability.
• Perform preventive maintenance on sensors, actuators, controllers, valves, production equipment components, custom automation, robotics and associated devices.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, equipment manuals, and technical documentation for both facility and production systems.
• Support commissioning and startup of new or upgraded facility control systems and production equipment installations.
• Respond to service calls, equipment faults, and system alarms in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with facilities maintenance, engineering, production teams, contractors, and vendors on repairs, upgrades, and equipment modifications.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, production equipment service history, system changes, and test results.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety procedures, building codes, equipment manufacturer guidelines, and company standards.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior experience, or2 years of post‑secondary/associate degree education and a minimum of 2 years of prior experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with manufacturing automation and control systems
• Experience with Allen-Bradley control systems
• Experience with BAS platforms such as Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, or similar.
• Experience with production equipment controls including PLCs, HMIs, or SCADA systems.
• EPA, HVAC, electrical, controls-related, or industrial maintenance certifications.
• Knowledge of networking concepts related to BAS and production system communications such as BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, EtherNet/IP and OPC UA.
• Experience supporting regulated, manufacturing, or large commercial facility environments.
• Experience with Fanuc robots is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, control diagrams, and production equipment schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in both facility and production settings.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team across facilities and production departments.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virgina (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $23.80/hr - $43.99/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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