Controls Technician

Trane Italia•East Providence, RI

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Controls Technician at Trane Technologies, a world leader in climate solutions, you will be part of a mission to create comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments while prioritizing the planet. This role involves commissioning, programming, setting up graphics, communications links, end-to-end testing, troubleshooting, and servicing assigned projects. You will serve as the direct customer contact, responsible for identifying, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and systems at customer locations to ensure satisfaction. The position requires coordination with team leaders and customers to understand requirements, forecast issues, gather materials, and synchronize on-site work. You will also be responsible for staying current on Trane products related to direct digital control systems, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining company assets. The role demands flexibility for overtime and occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Typically at least 3-5 years of experience in HVAC/Controls.
Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software.
Working proficiency with hand held computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).
Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt.
Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties.
Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction.
Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands.
Must be able to reach your hands over your head.
Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours.
This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders.
It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs. and frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. (may occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs. with special approval.)
Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 375 lb. total weight limit, while wearing equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to maneuver access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal.
Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50 feet.
Pass additional drug screening (for Safety Sensitive roles).

Nice To Haves

Technical School or formal training is preferred.
Previous experience with DDC controls system preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for commissioning, programming, setting up graphics, communications link, end to end testing, troubleshooting and servicing on assigned projects.
Responsible for documenting point to point verification, sequence of operations validation and job close out requirements.
Represents the company by serving as the direct customer contact and is responsible for servicing products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer’s location.
Coordinates with team leader and customer to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.
Keeps current on Trane products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of direct digital control systems.
Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
Displays team effort and dedication to customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.