Facility Technician C (Controls)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Technician C (Controls) to support building automation and production equipment at our Orange, VA site.

The role covers installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of BAS and control systems to ensure safe, reliable operations across facilities and manufacturing environments. The position emphasizes coordination with maintenance teams, engineering, and vendors, reading diagrams and commissioning new systems, and a requirement to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install, program, calibrate, and maintain building automation systems (BAS) and production equipment control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems for HVAC, lighting, alarms, and production machinery.
• Monitor system and equipment performance; identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reliability.
• Perform preventive maintenance on sensors, actuators, controllers, valves, and related devices.
• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation.

Skills

Building automation experience

Troubleshooting control systems

HVAC systems knowledge

PLCs HMIs SCADA familiarity

BAS platforms knowledge

Electrical schematics reading

Energy efficiency optimization

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or post-secondary education

Tools

Allen-Bradley control systems

Johnson Controls BAS

Siemens/ Honeywell/ Schneider BAS

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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