Controls Technician

Trane Italia•Carrollton, TX

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Technician at Trane Technologies plays a crucial role in the company's mission to provide comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. The company emphasizes putting the planet first and views sustainability as integral to its business. This position involves commissioning, programming, setting up graphics, communications links, end-to-end testing, troubleshooting, and servicing assigned projects. The technician will serve as a direct customer contact, responsible for servicing products and equipment at customer locations, ensuring satisfaction by diagnosing and repairing systems. Collaboration with team leaders and colleagues in the office is also expected when not directly interacting with customers. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, continuous learning about Trane products, and maintaining security and accountability of company assets. It is designated as a Safety Sensitive role.

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.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
Occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs.
Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 375 lb. total weight limit, while carrying equipment of 50 lbs. or less
Must be able to maneuver confined 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 +

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 customers by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weeks as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.