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Building Technologies, IoT, Manufacturing, HVAC, Fire & Security

Controls Lead Systems Specialist

Red Deer, ABOnsiteFull TimeLead$37–$50 /hrPosted 17 days ago

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Required skills

  • Controls Systems
  • Project Leader
  • Hardware Design
  • System Programming
  • Installation Coordination
  • System Commissioning
  • Network Commissioning
  • Project Closeout
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Change Orders

Nice to have

  • HVAC Industry
  • Programming Controls
  • Project Management Experience
  • Project Accounting
  • Costing Principles
  • Systems Design

Role summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Controls Lead Systems Specialist to act as an on-site project leader for control systems projects. This role involves planning, executing, and completing projects, including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and closeout. The specialist will be responsible for project financials, customer communication, and ensuring warranty execution. The position requires a Technical Associates Degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent experience in building automation, preferably with HVAC equipment programming, and project management experience. Strong computer skills and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences are essential.


Job Description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.


For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.


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Here's what we have to offer

  • Competitive pay.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
  • Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
  • JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
  • Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
  • Scheduling and management support.

What you will do

Under general direction, general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout. Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including: costs, project billings, and collections. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results. Actively pursues selling change orders. Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project. Ensures proper execution of warranty.


How you will do it

  • Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
  • Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. 
  • Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety

What we look for 
Required

  • Technical Associates Degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience in the building automation industry, programming panel controls preferably HVAC equipment.
  • Experience managing projects.
  • Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently.
  • Strong computer skills.

Preferred

  • Experience in the HVAC industry, programming controls.
  • Six plus years of Project Management experience.
  • Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles.
  • Relevant technical hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $37- $50 (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


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Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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