Johnson Controls Inc. is hiring a Senior Controls Systems Technician, a hands-on expert responsible for delivering high-quality work across building automation and commercial HVAC service and construction projects. You will combine expert technical field service with construction leadership and mentorship.
What You'll Do
- Lead field installation activities for BAS projects, including device installation oversight, panel mounting, and network topology verification.
- Perform point-to-point checkouts, sensor calibration, and validation of wiring and device addressing.
- Load and configure controllers, implementing sequence logic adjustments within the approved scope.
- Lead functional performance testing, startup, and commissioning, verifying sequences of operation and resolving construction issues.
- Coordinate with electricians, mechanical contractors, and other trades to resolve conflicts or field discrepancies.
- Provide redlines and as-built corrections for engineering and closeout packages.
- Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and control failures across commercial HVAC equipment.
- Perform advanced BAS and HVAC system troubleshooting using trend data, metering, and diagnostics.
- Execute preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and optimization with high first-time-fix expectations.
- Modify, test, and validate BAS software, logic blocks, scheduling, alarming, and graphics.
- Resolve networking and communication issues (BACnet, MS/TP, IP-based systems, proprietary integrations).
- Provide field-driven recommendations for system improvements, retrofits, and energy-saving strategies.
- Communicate clearly with customers, general contractors, and project stakeholders regarding system status and corrective actions.
- Serve as the senior technical escalation point for BAS, HVAC, and integration challenges.
- Mentor controls installers, service techs, and mechanical techs in troubleshooting, safety, and professional work practices.
- Lead small installation or commissioning crews, ensuring safety, quality, and production standards are met.
- Complete accurate service tickets, commissioning forms, punch lists, as-builts, and turnover documents.
- Lead by example in all safety requirements: LOTO, PPE, fall protection, confined space, and electrical safety.
- Maintain expert proficiency through ongoing training on BAS platforms, HVAC systems, networking, and code compliance.
What We're Looking For
- 8–10+ years of commercial HVAC/BAS experience across service and/or construction projects.
- Strong ability to read HVAC/BAS schematics, control drawings, sequences, risers, and submittals.
- Proven experience with BAS commissioning, device checkout, controller configuration, and integrations.
- Strong customer communication and documentation skills with the ability to lead work independently.
Nice to Have
- BAS platform training/certifications (Metasys, FX, Tridium, Alerton, Siemens, etc.).
- Experience leading BAS installation crews, commissioning teams, or service technicians.
- Experience with large-tonnage equipment, hydronic systems, VFDs, and airflow diagnostics.
- Strong project experience with retrofits, renovations, sequence validation, and system optimization.
Technical Stack
- BAS platforms
- HVAC systems
- BACnet
- MS/TP
- IP-based systems
Team & Environment
You will mentor junior technicians and lead small installation or commissioning crews.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive benefits package
- Compensation: $36.50-48.00 per hour
Work Mode
This role is onsite.
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
