Data Center/Chiller Technician

trane technologies • Ridgeland, MS

7d • $29 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Trane Technologies is hiring a field-based Data Center Technician to support mission-critical data centers and other high-reliability facilities. The technician commissions, troubleshoots, repairs, and starts up advanced HVAC systems, including chiller equipment, to help keep essential operations running and maximize uptime. The role uses expertise in HVAC systems, thermodynamics, mechanical layouts, and pipe fitting to resolve complex issues, and involves collaboration with internal teams, customers, and data center partners on installations, retrofits, and service work. The position offers manufacturer-provided hands-on training, access to current technologies, technical support, and career growth opportunities. Work is performed on-site at customer locations and requires overnight travel to other areas as business needs dictate, which may be extensive. Overtime, weekends, and occasional overnight stays may also be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 5 years of HVAC experience with systems-level knowledge.
• Experience starting up air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, including system preparation, commissioning, operational verification, post-start performance checks, and repairs.
• Proficiency using software to connect to chillers and check their operation.
• EPA certification.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software and working proficiency with handheld computers such as smartphones or iPads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as business needs require and to travel overnight, potentially extensively.

Nice To Haves

• Data center experience, including familiarity with industry-standard L2–L5 project phases.
• Building management system (BMS) experience.
• Technical school education or formal training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with service leaders, project managers, and customers to understand requirements for on-site installations and repairs; anticipate issues, gather materials, and synchronize work.
• Serve as the direct customer contact for assigned chiller products and equipment, identifying, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and systems at customer locations while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Use software, technology, hand tools, blueprints, and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
• Work with data center partners in high-stress situations to eliminate downtime.
• Support mission-critical work through detailed procedural documentation, problem solving in zero-downtime environments, and awareness of service level agreements.
• Coach and train less experienced technicians as required.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain security and accountability of company-issued and procured assets by recording their use, wear, and condition.
• Work overtime and weekends as business needs require, and travel overnight to other areas as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance for employees and family beginning on day one.
• Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) matching.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED