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Johnson Controls · Onsite · New Freedom-Pennsylvania-United States of America

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.


Pay Rate: $29.21 + (Shift Differential $0.70)

Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - 12 AM Midnight)

Basic Function:

  • Set up, test, observe, check, record data, maintain, troubleshoot and operate facilities, data acquisition equipment, and equipment on test, of any product or component part of a system being built, developed, or purchased for the purpose of engineering research and development or contracted testing to the lab.

  • Work under the specific direction of engineers or technicians on jobs as assigned by shift supervision.

  • Operator will train and transfer knowledge to other employees when required on processes that include refrigerant handling, lifting and rigging of equipment and components, facility operation and instrumentation install on company prototypes, testing procedures and manipulation of chillers under test.

Necessary Skills:

  • Teamwork is essential for success. Operators need to work cooperatively with co-workers, engineering team members, and leadership to facilitate efficiently finishing daily tasks and meeting project goals consistently.

  • Critical thinking is key element to support being successful in this role. Operators are required to address problems when identified and follow through to support resolution, or a corrective action is reached.

  • Working from drawings, test request documents, sketches, procedures, specifications, code requirements, laboratory standards, facility manuals (blue books), task lists, verbal, written, or email instructions.

  • Perform connections of water, gas, air, oil, refrigerant lines, drives, air ducts, steam, electrical power, brazed joints, & test instrumentation from facility hookups to equipment to be tested.

  • Set up tasks such as flushing, leak testing, evacuation, charging/transferring refrigerants, aligning drives and rotating parts. Fabricate and assemble non-metallic ducts and test fixtures.

  • Use precision electrical, measuring, testing instruments. Use hand and power tools, ladders, brazing equipment, and appropriate material handling equipment including forklifts and overhead cranes.

Nature and Scope of Assignments:

  • This position is dynamic with operators acquiring new skillsets on a regular basis providing support within the department based on business needs and is not limited to the following:

  • Includes rigging and lifting chillers and components up to 120,000 lbs. into tight positions.

  • Water piping chiller with piping up to 16” in diameter using overhead crane and electric impact wrench’s

  • Brazing and bending of copper and steel tubing up to 4” in diameter in tight spaces.

  • o Operating refrigerant transfer equipment using refrigerant theory and operation cycle.

  • Operating computer-controlled test facilities with water flows up to 12,000 GPM.

  • Operating pressure vessel testing up to 600 psi.

  • Modifications on pressurized vessels using correct isolation processes.

  • Transporting and lifting refrigerant bottles holding 2,500 lbs. of refrigerant using forklifts and cranes.

  • Transferring and working with hot fluid temperatures which can include oil, water and refrigerants in different applications.

  • Operate facility equipment such as fans, pumps, heaters, valves, controls, drives, instruments, data acquisition devices, and computers. Monitor gauges, dials, controls, sensors, instruments, and displays. Regulate flow rates, temperature controls, pressure controls, humidity controls, motor generator frequency, VSD frequency, motor/component speed/frequency control, computer controls.

  • Under specific direction of engineer or supervision an operator will record data at specified intervals via manual or computer/data acquisition. Observe, record, document, and/or report unusual operating conditions encountered.

  • Complete test records, forms, task list, and logs according to department procedures. Maintain support equipment, facility log, maintenance task list, and organizational task list.

  • · Follow all safety rules and practices. Maintain clean, organized, and safe appearance of test areas.

  • Be aware of and understand the Health & Safety Policy. You have the responsibility to incorporate the Health and Safety concepts when carrying out procedures and work tasks. Initiate action to prevent non-compliance with legal or policy requirements. Identify potential hazards and recommend solutions and verify their implementation. Control activities until required changes are carried out. Act in emergencies. Provide resources if in a position to do so.

  • Be aware of and understand the Environmental Policy. Follow work instructions and procedures to ensure compliance with the policy when they apply to your job responsibilities. Know the significant impacts the campus has on the environment. Know and follow emergency & evacuation procedures.

  • Could require travel to Grantley Plant in York PA which is less than 20 miles from New Freedom Lab.


Training/Qualifications required:

  • Successful applicants that are selected will start their training on dayshift, but may be required to work alternate shifts during the two-year training program based on training and business needs

  • Two-year Test Operator training program to include Forklift, Aerial lift, Crane operation, Rigging and Lifting basics, Lock-out tag-out, braze qualification

  • Completion of Company approved two-year Operator training program

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $29.21 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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 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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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