Equipment Application Specialist
About The Position
Trane Technologies is hiring an Equipment Application Specialist in Grimes, Iowa. The role is responsible for the equipment portion of various projects, including validating equipment selection, pricing, discounts, and submittal processes. The specialist is accountable for the strategy and achievement of specific budget objectives. The position optimizes and validates HVAC equipment selections, evaluates project costs and savings, verifies project scope, supports sales and submittal work, negotiates vendor pricing, prepares equipment orders, and reconciles job costs. After an order closes, the specialist provides technical support for equipment installation and related functions to support execution and customer satisfaction, including new equipment, start-up, warranty service, and controls equipment. The work arrangement is onsite Monday through Thursday, with the choice of work location on Fridays depending on work requirements. Flexibility to work outside normal hours may be required.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Engineering Technology, or a related area, plus at least two years of HVAC industry experience in project management or estimating; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Alternatively, at least five years of HVAC industry experience in project management or estimating, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Valid driver's license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations or preventable collisions as described in the posting during the previous three years.
- Flexibility to work outside normal work hours as required.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with HVAC systems and/or temperature controls.
- Candidates without a four-year degree are encouraged to apply; practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with the company's leadership principles are prioritized.
Responsibilities
- Optimize and validate HVAC equipment selections, including size, configuration, voltage, and options, by reviewing plans, specifications, estimates, and proposals.
- Evaluate potential cost savings and cost problems on projects.
- Validate project scope by reviewing transition documents, plans, and specifications; identifying potential savings and problems; planning EQ/VPP dollar breaks; and validating quantities and configurations.
- Support sales and develop preliminary and final submittals as required; hold job cost consensus meetings; manage submittal release; and make necessary changes.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and maintain competitive advantage.
- Optimize expenses by negotiating material prices with vendors.
- Prepare equipment for order entry, verify equipment pricing, revise coordination worksheets, and reconcile job costs.
- Provide technical support after order close for equipment installation and related functions, including new equipment, start-up, warranty service, and controls equipment.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
- 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) match.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
