The Hunter for Technicians & Leaders - August 2018
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
In This Issue
Careers for Veterans in the Building Controls Industry
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
Career Transition Planning and Base Visits
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Careers for Veterans in the Building Controls Industry
Building Controls are responsible for controlling the internal environment of virtually all buildings worldwide. From office buildings to campuses and stadiums, most buildings rely on a system to regulate heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and much more.
“The building controls industry is one that not many transitioning veterans think about, but it spreads across every building in the world in some type of way. All buildings run some type of building controls system that can control their air conditioning, key card access, life safety systems, controlled by an all encompassing system. It’s an interesting mix of electronics, information IT systems and mechanical systems,” explains Jay Koranda, Recruiting Manager at Orion. Because of the wide use of these systems across the world, this industry provides an abundance of opportunities for veterans in locations nationwide. While many of the roles are technical in nature, there are also opportunities for Junior Military Officers in Project Management, Sales and Service Management.
Veterans are a natural fit for a roles within the building controls industry because of the technical knowledge and skills gained from their time in service. Before joining Orion, Jay accepted a position with Siemens in its Building Technologies division as his first role out of the Navy. “As an Electronics Technician, my background in working with large systems, pressure sensors, transmitters, pumps, valves and all of that, I was a natural fit. I had the experience, but I never had familiarity with HVAC or building controls in general,” says Jay.
For transitioning veterans or those looking for a career change, now is a good time to join this growing industry. Jay explains, “If you look at how many buildings are being built across the U.S. today due to the economy and corporate expenditures, you can’t build enough data centers around the world to support the demand we’re going through. With that, you see a large demand for building controls packages. And the pay ranges have to be just as competitive.”
Orion has hired thousands of veterans into some of the world’s largest companies in this industry such as Siemens, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Trane, Alerton, among many others. Listen to the podcast to learn more.
Career Success with Orion
Check out the careers of some of our newest alumni:
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Companies Recently Hiring
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Siemens Lam Research Corporation ASML US Incorporated Luxottica Group Universal Studios Incorporated Elite Line Services Daifuku America Corporation Preferred Freezer Services |
Pfizer Incorporated CBRE Fluor Corporation Johnson Controls Urenco GLOBALFOUNDRIES Screen Vertiv |
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
To learn more about these careers and see even more opportunities, please visit our Featured Jobs page.
According to Your Peers
Career Transition Planning and Base Visits
When our Recruiters visit a location near you, it's a chance to get a jump start on your career search, regardless of your ETS date. Our Recruiters will discuss your goals and preferences with you and present a realistic picture of what to expect in your search. You'll get resume advice, interview preparation tips, and much more! Click here or on any of the base visits to receive more information about the base visit you are interested in attending. You can also fill out this base visit form for more info.
Camp Lejeune/New River - August 8
Fort Hood - August 10
MCAS Beaufort - August 10
Kings Bay - August 16
MCAS Beaufort - August 17
Camp Lejeune/New River - August 22
MCAS Cherry Point - August 24
Upcoming Hiring Conferences
If you will be separating from the military and preparing to begin your civilian career within the next 90 days, be sure to attend one of our hiring conferences. After a full day of preparation, you'll interview with hiring managers for only those positions that are a match with your needs and preferences.
West
Seattle, WA August 2 - 3 - Contact Jim Lewis, 858-267-4234, for more information.
San Diego, CA August 26 - 27 - Contact Jim Lewis, 858-267-4234, for more information.
Northeast
Norfolk, VA August 5 - 6 - Contact Leanne Gregory, 757-998-8520, for more information.
Philadelphia, PA August 27 - 28 - Contact Leanne Gregory, 757-998-8520, for more information.
South Central
Houston, TX August 5 - 6 - Contact Doug Bell, 737-209-3361, for more information.
Southeast
Charlotte, NC August 9 - 10 - Contact Kristin Zimmerman, 984-208-3987, for more information.
Orlando, FL August 9 - 10 - Contact Kristin Zimmerman, 984-208-3987, for more information.
Atlanta, GA August 27 - 28 - Contact Kristin Zimmerman, 984-208-3987, for more information.
Midwest
Chicago, IL July 29 - 30 Contact Jarrod McGinnis, 513-644-3345, for more information.
Columbus, OH August 12 - 13 Contact Jarrod McGinnis, 513-644-3345, for more information.
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
Have you tuned in to From the Battlefield to the Boardroom, our podcast series dedicated to supporting military job seekers? We have a variety of episodes covering everything from the civilian transition process to valuable insights and guidance from other Veterans and business leaders.
We've recently added new podcasts, including:
46. Marine Corps Veteran Launches Career in Sales
45. Unilever Provides Careers with Purpose for Veterans
44. Careers in Field Service for Veterans
43. The Military Guide: Financial Independence, Part 2
42. The Military Guide: Financial Independence, Part 1
41. Career Opportunities for Veterans in the Building Controls Industry
Visit us online to listen to all the episodes! You can subscribe via your favorite podcast platform or RSS feed, to automatically receive new episodes as they are released.
We'd love to feature your questions in our upcoming episodes. If you have any questions you'd like to hear us answer, click below to email us!
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $30,900 in referral bonuses in 2018?
For every job seeker you refer to us who is subsequently hired through Orion, we will give you a $100 gift card to a retailer of your choice!
It's simple - just click here to refer a friend. 30 seconds of your time could be $100 in your pocket!
Win a Mortgage-Free Year from BBMC
Imagine not having to make a house payment for an entire year. Would you buy a new car? Take a vacation? Save for college? Orion’s partner BBMC Mortgage has you covered with its ‘We’ve Got Your Six Mortgage Free Year’ sweepstakes. The company is bringing back its mortgage-free year sweepstakes for the third straight year. The road to winning this contest is paved with four simple steps:
1. Enter Sweepstakes
Fill out this form for a chance to win your mortgage or rent paid for by BBMC Mortgage
2. Four (4) Finalists Drawn
After Veteran’s Day, 11/11/18, BBMC will draw four finalists who could win a mortgage-free year. Plus, you’ll get to attend the Army vs. Navy football party and game (see #3 for details).
3. Attend Army Vs. Navy Game
Each finalist and their guest will get complimentary airfare, hotel and tickets to attend BBMC’s tailgate party and the Army vs. Navy football game on 12/08/18.
4. Winner Announced
During the tailgate party before the big game, BBMC will draw the winner of the mortgage-free year sweepstakes. That winner can celebrate at the game and start planning what they will do with the extra money they will have for 12 months!
Orion partnered with BBMC Mortgage in 2017 to help transitioning and former military service members achieve the goal of home ownership. BBMC Mortgage, a leading provider of VA loans, assists Veterans in purchasing homes they can afford, by providing lower rates, lower fees, no down payment and more relaxed qualifications when compared to a conventional loan.
Visit us online to learn more about BBMC Mortgage, and complete this form for additional information.
Sweepstakes Disclaimer: No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. Open to entrants in all 50 U.S. States (and the District of Columbia). For official rules, click here.
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