Controls Systems Technician (Project Team)

Join a Global Leader Shaping the Future of Smart Buildings
At Johnson Controls, we're transforming the way buildings perform. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, we help our customers optimize energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and operate critical facilities with greater efficiency and resilience.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered innovative building solutions across some of the world's most complex environments, including healthcare, data centres, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, commercial properties and higher education facilities.
We're seeking an experienced Controls Systems Technician to join our Adelaide team and play a key role in delivering industry-leading Building Management System (BMS) solutions across South Australia.
Why Join Johnson Controls?
Work with leading BMS and smart building technologies
Exposure to high-profile projects across healthcare, critical infrastructure, commercial buildings and data centres
Permanent full-time role with a competitive salary package
Structured training, continuous professional development and clear career pathways
Opportunities for dual-trade qualifications and specialist technical development
Access to remote technical support and a highly experienced national engineering network
Join a supportive, collaborative team backed by a global market leader
About the Role
As a Controls Systems Technician, you'll become the trusted technical advisor for a portfolio of customer sites, delivering commissioning, maintenance, optimisation and technical support for Building Management Systems.
You'll work directly with customers to improve building performance, increase energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and maximise the return on their building assets.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on field work with technical problem solving and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Commission, service, maintain and troubleshoot Building Management Systems (BMS) and associated building automation technologies.
Identify and resolve complex controls, HVAC and building systems issues through advanced fault finding and system diagnostics.
Analyse building and plant performance using analytics and reporting tools to optimise operational efficiency and energy performance.
Support the delivery of projects through testing, commissioning and low-level engineering activities.
Build strong customer relationships by providing technical expertise, system reviews and improvement recommendations.
Work closely with project, engineering and sales teams to deliver successful customer outcomes.
Mentor and support developing technicians and apprentices.
Maintain compliance with all Johnson Controls safety, quality and operational standards.
What You'll Bring
Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC controls, energy management solutions or mechanical services commissioning.
Trade qualification in Electrical, Refrigeration, HVAC, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline.
Current Electrical Licence (Open or Restricted) highly desirable.
Current Australian Driver's Licence.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across building services systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a project-driven environment.
Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach.
If you're currently working with building technologies, automation systems, HVAC controls, electrical systems or critical infrastructure, we'd love to discuss how your experience could transfer