Field Technician - Controls

Modine Manufacturing Company; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Field Controls Technician V to lead complex installations and troubleshooting of building management systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring quality and safety standards while providing mentorship to junior technicians. The ideal candidate will excel in problem-solving and customer engagement, contributing to projects that enhance air quality and energy efficiency. Join a team dedicated to engineering a cleaner, healthier world, and enjoy competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)

Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

401k Retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Short Term Disability (company paid)

Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in field controls.
• Proven leadership and coaching ability for team development.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex controls install and commissioning independently.
• Act as a technical advisor for large-scale projects.

Skills

BMS/DCIM

Modbus

BACnet

DDC controllers

Tridium Niagra 4 software

Jace controllers

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or associate's degree

Job description

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

The Field Controls Technician V is the highest level of individual contributor for technicians, specializing in expert-level install, commissioning, and troubleshooting of BMS, PMS, and critical cooling systems. This role involves independent oversight, advanced problem-solving, and technical consulting for customer projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex controls install and commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostics projects with complete independence.
• Act as a technical advisor for large-scale projects, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Engage directly with customers for high-stakes problem-solving and support.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to all technician levels.
• Experience of BMS/DCIM, and common communication protocols such as Modbus and BACnet is preferred.
• Field experience with DDC controllers.
• Field experience of Tridium Niagra 4 software and Jace controllers.

Required Education & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate's degree preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Proven leadership and coaching ability for development within aftermarket team
• High proficiency in customer service and communication

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well-being:

Day One

Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

After 90 days of continuous employment

Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)

8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%

4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%

Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits:

401k Retirement plan and company paid match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Short Term Disability (company paid)

Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance:

Competitive time-off policies

Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

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