Apprentice Instillation Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. We create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work together seamlessly. Bring your passion for innovation and we will challenge you to help us create a better tomorrow.

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What you will do:

• An apprenticeship with us will see you building new skills, while applying your knowledge to real-world live projects. We are offering a full-time Level 6 Electronic Security Systems Apprenticeship ran by SOLAS.  
• This apprenticeship is a 4 year program consisting of 7 phases. 4 on-the-job and 3 off-the-job in a training facility.
• Fire and Security Systems Engineers, install, commission and maintain electronic systems in and outside simple and buildings to protect individuals, homes and properties from risk and danger.
• Systems include fire, security and emergency systems to detect intrusion, provide surveillance, monitor and control access to buildings, properties and sites or to detect fire and emergencies.
• The apprenticeship will combine on-the-job work experience, with time at college to achieve a level 6 apprenticeship. You will attend our dedicated training centre for 3 seperate phases of 10-20 weeks in duration, while having the ongoing support of our training team. We are committed to the continuing development of every employee, we encourage and strongly support career progression, with opportunities for promotion within our organization and throughout the Johnson Controls business.
• There will be plenty of opportunities to explore your potential and you’ll enjoy full support from your line manager and a mentor. You will be required to ensure that you adhere to safe working practices and also be able to take instructions and act upon them in a prompt and professional manner.

Skills you will gain:

• This apprenticeship will provide a foundation from which to progress on several career paths within the Company as a Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer.
• During this apprenticeship you will learn the skills required for installing, maintaining and repairing state-of-the-art fire and security systems. 
• Skills include interconnection of equipment, programming, verifying performance/fault finding and testing and maintaining equipment.
• You will be trained in the installation and testing techniques for electrical and electronic components, equipment and control systems for fire and security systems.
• Engineers’ will carry out planned jobs to install new systems, modify and maintain existing systems as well as respond to call-outs to repair faulty systems where they will utilize their problem solving skills.
• This is a very exciting, challenging and rewarding role that will provide a start point for a lifelong career within a highly innovative and technical business environment.

Requirements for the role:

• The minimum educational requirements are grade D in five subjects in the Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent or the successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course.
• A full drivers licence is a requirement for this position.
• Willingness to travel as this is a field-based position, primarily in Dublin & surrounding areas.
• Travel expenses will be covered by the company.
• Candidates are also required to pass a colour vision test approved by Solas.

What happens next?

• Suitable candidates will be contacted by a recruiter to discuss the position and answer any questions you might have. Candidates will then be required to attend an interview in with a view to starting in early August.

At Johnson Controls, we believe in our apprenticeship program. We believe in developing and investing in our future. We believe in hard work, integrity and are focused on delivering high quality products and services to our customer base. If you are someone who likes to learn from experiences and the team around you, then an apprenticeship at Johnson Controls could be right for you.