HVAC Truck Based Controls Service Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Laredo (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,460 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional in Laredo, TX, to oversee the service and repair of HVAC building control systems. You will be responsible for designing, configuring, and ensuring the operation of complex building control systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the HVAC industry. The role offers an hourly rate between $33 and $44, along with a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in HVAC or building automation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of low voltage building subsystems.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure HVAC building control systems.
• Develop and test software programs for customer requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure system functionality.

Skills

HVAC system knowledge

Control theory

Building automation systems

Computer drafting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

THIS POSITION WILL BE IN LAREDO, TX

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support many industries worldwide. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful service work and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• We offer incentive programs for turning in referral leads and quoting planned service agreements or L&M up to 6% payout of the sale value
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 10 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

Under general direction, responsible for the service & repair, design, configuration, and operation of complete HVAC building control systems and other low voltage control sub‑systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the customers and JCI goals. Accountable for quality, timeliness and efficiency of Service & repair and designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Sales and Service team and subcontractors.

How you will do it

• Designs, configures and services technically complex building control systems for the customers facility. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts, schedules and electrical schematics as required.
• Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per customer facility requirements' intent.
• Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals, services and/or installation.
• Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned jobs.
• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and solves problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provides field change information to the team for the creation of as‑built drawings and software.
• Keeps management and JCI contractor and customer informed of job progress and issues.
• Assists in performing site‑specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system.
• Participates in coordination and release meetings with sales and service operations. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• May provide work direction to Service Controls Technician I and Senior I and Senior II Controls Technicians.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or minimum 5 years' experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or service, or HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub‑systems using various industry protocols (i.e., LON, BACnet, etc.).
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non‑technical audience. Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer‑related drafting tools.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $33-44 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us