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Service Technician

Johnson Controls
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
On-site

About this role

Job title: Service Technician

About the Role Johnson Controls is seeking a Service Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, retrofit, and commission Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (FDAS) and fire extinguishing systems on board ships. The role involves hands-on service, AMC activities, and software troubleshooting to ensure marine safety compliance and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

  • Diagnose and rectify defects in FDAS and control panels on ships.
  • Execute retrofit and commissioning activities for AFDS and fire extinguishing systems (CO₂, FM200, Water Mist, Foam).
  • Perform annual maintenance contracts (AMC) for AFDS and extinguishing systems.
  • Troubleshoot software issues within control panels, including program upload/download.
  • Interpret manuals, P&ID diagrams, and electrical drawings for troubleshooting.
  • Apply control philosophy knowledge to retrofit solutions.
  • Analyze onboard logbook data to identify and resolve system defects.
  • Ensure compliance with marine safety standards and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

  • Education: Diploma/Degree in Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering.
  • Experience: 5–7 years of hands-on service experience (Required).
  • Expertise in servicing Addressable Fire Detection Systems and Fire Extinguishing Systems (CO₂, FM200, Water Mist, Foam).
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
  • Willingness to travel across Indian ports.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of conventional/addressable fire detection systems.
  • Preferred: Experience with naval and marine ship systems.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with naval and marine ship systems.

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