BCS Watchstander / DDC Technician – 24/7 Operations

About the role

The BCS Watchstander / DDC Technician will operate and maintain the Building Control System (BCS) and Direct Digital Controls (DDC) for a U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia, providing continuous 24/7 monitoring and control of commodity production and service demand.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain BCS and DDC platforms to monitor HVAC, lighting, utilities and production processes.
• Provide uninterrupted 24/7 watchstanding, responding to alarms, troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct routine diagnostics, inspections, maintenance, repairs and calibration of control equipment.
• Maintain detailed logs, performance data and incident reports for each shift.
• Support preventive‑maintenance schedules and assist with integration of new systems or upgrades.
• Collaborate with support teams on energy‑efficiency initiatives and system performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, industry, government and military standards.
• Assist in training personnel and support emergency response procedures.

Required profile

• 2–4 years of hands‑on experience operating, maintaining and repairing Building Control Systems or Direct Digital Controls.
• Proven ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on control hardware and associated mechanical equipment.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts to provide 24/7 coverage.
• Strong attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Building Control System (BCS) operation
• Direct Digital Controls (DDC) expertise
• HVAC and lighting system monitoring
• System diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Calibration of control equipment
• Alarm response and incident reporting