Controls Technician

Position overview

The Controls Technician performs loop checks, commissioning, and light troubleshooting of the site's Johnson Controls (JCI) Metasys building automation system (BAS).

Responsibilities

Loop checks & point-to-point verification

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• Perform point-to-point and loop checks on BAS I/O: temperature, humidity, pressure, and flow sensors; dampers; valves; VFDs; and status/alarm points
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• Verify wiring, terminations, addressing, and labeling against controls drawings, points lists, and as-builts
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• Confirm field device readings and command responses match Metasys graphics and point mapping
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• Document results on loop check sheets and redline drawings for discrepancies
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Commissioning

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• Support functional performance testing of HVAC and mechanical systems: AHUs, exhaust fans, chillers, boilers, terminal units (VAV/CAV), and pressurization/cleanroom controls
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• Verify sequences of operation, setpoints, alarms, interlocks, and trends in Metasys
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• Work with commissioning agents, mechanical/electrical contractors, and Lilly engineering to execute test scripts and close punch items
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• Support controller programming downloads, network commissioning, and integration checks (BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP)
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Light troubleshooting

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• Diagnose and resolve device, wiring, and communication issues: failed sensors, miswired points, actuator stroke problems, and offline controllers
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• Calibrate and replace field devices as needed
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• Escalate programming or system-level issues to controls engineers with clear documentation
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Documentation & safety

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• Maintain accurate test records, issue logs, and turnover documentation to GMP/GDP standards
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• Follow site safety requirements, including LOTO, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), and permit-to-work
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Qualifications

Required

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• 3+ years as a controls or BAS technician on commercial, industrial, or pharmaceutical projects (adjust as needed)
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• Hands-on experience with Johnson Controls Metasys (field controllers, NAE/SNE supervisory engines, SCT/CCT tools)
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• Proven loop check and point-to-point checkout experience on new construction
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• Solid understanding of HVAC systems and control sequences (AHUs, VAVs, chilled/hot water, exhaust)
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• Ability to read controls drawings, wiring diagrams, points lists, and sequences of operation
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• Comfortable using a multimeter, loop calibrator, and laptop-based configuration tools
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• Technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent HVAC/controls training
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Preferred

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• JCI Metasys training or certification
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• Commissioning experience on pharmaceutical, biotech, or other GMP projects
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• Cleanroom pressurization and critical environment controls
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• BACnet networking and integration of third-party equipment (chillers, VFDs, meters)
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• Familiarity with GMP documentation and enterprise monitoring systems (EMS)
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• OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E training
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Working conditions

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• Onsite at an active construction and start-up site in Lebanon, IN
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• Work in mechanical rooms, on rooftops, and at heights using ladders and lifts
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• Required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, high-visibility vest
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• Must pass site safety orientation, background check, and drug screen
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• Must be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship
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