Instrument and Controls Technician III - Atlanta

Instrument and Controls Technician III - Atlanta

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This role is located in Atlanta, GA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$70,720.00/yr - $89,440.00/yr

At Jacobs, we challenge current norms and work to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing. Your impact: through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most – people.

Jacobs is searching for an Instrument and Controls Technician III to join our team in Atlanta, GA
. In this role, you will need an excellent understanding of HVAC controls systems, strong overall controls troubleshooting experience, and demonstrated knowledge of maintenance, repair, and replacement of commercial HVAC equipment, including four‑pipe AHUs, VAVs, fan coil units, pneumatic and DDC controls and their components. The Instrument and Controls Technician III candidate will also be a polished professional with solid communication skills driven to deliver the highest levels of customer service, committed to learning, teamwork, growing your talent and skills, and helping us deliver exceptional HVAC services at the world’s premier airport.

Duties of the position will be performed on‑site during assigned shift hours; however, off‑hours, weekend, and alternate shift work may be required to accommodate special project requests, inclement weather operations, and other conditions required to ensure service co.

• Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex BAS/BMS and HVAC control systems.
• Program, modify, and optimize DDC control logic and sequences of operation.
• Analyze trends, alarms, and performance data to improve system reliability and energy efficiency.
• Commission and re‑commission HVAC and BMS systems.
• Coordinate with OEMs, engineers, and contractors during shutdowns, outages, and capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to BMS Tech I & II.
• Participate in after‑hours response and emergency plant support as required.
• Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, and site operational procedures.

• Five or more years of experience with HVAC controls systems, including maintenance and knowledge of proprietary controls systems such as Johnson Controls (Metasys), Honeywell, Trane, Siemens, or similar BMS/BAS technologies.
• Strong overall controls and troubleshooting experience with demonstrated knowledge of maintenance, repair, and replacement of commercial HVAC equipment, including four‑pipe AHUs, VAVs, fan coil units, pneumatic and DDC controls and their components.
• Experience with work order management technologies such as Maintenance Connection, Maximo, or similar systems. Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software is used to manage accounting, asset data collection, work order flow and completion, performance data management and reporting at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and central plant operations.
• Solid knowledge of low‑voltage controls and BAS networking.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions (ability to pass an MVR).
• H.S. diploma or GED.
• Availability to work all shifts.

• Associate degree from a two‑year accredited college or technical school or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience with HVAC controls systems, including maintenance and knowledge of proprietary controls systems such as Johnson Controls (Metasys), Honeywell, Trane, Siemens, or similar BMS/BAS technologies.
• OEM BAS certifications (JCI, Siemens, Honeywell, Trane).
• EPA Universal Certification.

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