Sr. HVAC Controls Technician (Job Number: 1313)

We are seeking an Sr. HVAC Controls Technician to join our federal team based at in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. We have a growing team of experienced Controls Technicians and Chiller Mechanics currently supporting Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Y-12 National Security Complex on a full-time basis. We have the opportunity to continue to build our team and are looking for an experienced Controls Technician for the extensive Metasys site system. A suitable candidate would have excellent communication skills and thrive in a team environment. ORNL is a complex environment with many unique systems reporting back to our Metasys system. The “Worlds Fastest Super Computer” resides at ORNL and our Metasys system is responsible for cooling the computer. ORNL has several central chiller plants and boiler plant that feed utilities site wide. Y-12 has more than 100 buildings on site and our Metasys system is continuing to expand. We currently have approximately 35 of these facilities on our system. The facilities range from chiller plants to general office space. This is an ever changing position that can provide a growth path for each team member to develop new talents and advance within the company.

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.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
Travel Required (if applicable): 

 

As a Sr. HVAC Controls Technician, you will:

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshooting and/or replacement of HVAC controls systems & equipment, and building control systems
• 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
• Provides support to mechanical staff to troubleshoot issues
• Ensure work performed complies with company, state, local and 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
• Conduct self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company's product lines; completes certifications as required
• 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:

• 3+ years of experience commissioning, troubleshooting, installing or doing point-to-point checks with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems
• Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks)

 

Preferred Experience:

• Programming and/or troubleshooting various brands of HVAC controls products is highly desired, Metasys being the most preferred.
• Experience with BAS communication protocols; BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, N2, P1, Modbus, LON, etc
• Proficiency with Johnson Controls Metasys® (DDC) system highly preferred
• Experience using SMP, SCT, and/or CCT
• Control system design experience
• Programming of DDC systems from sequences provided by engineering

 

Preferred Education:
 

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning

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