Service Controls Technician
Trane Technologies · Pine Brook, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Pine Brook, NJ.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Casting
- Day to day
- overnight travel
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How this role compares
Against 183 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $97k–$130k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 57%
- Automation 55%
- Robotics 34%
- ✓ Union environment 29%
- Root cause 26%
- Team leadership 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Trane Technologies
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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What you will do
In this extremely unique role blending your HVAC and Controls knowledge, you will be responsible for starting and commissioning new systems, diagnosing, and repair of environmental-control systems, utilizing knowledge of electronics, direct digital control, airflow, refrigeration theory, and control and mechanical techniques in diverse commercial settings.
- ◆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.
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
What you will bring
- •A High School Diploma or equivalent required, and typically at least 3-5 years of experience in HVAC/Controls. Technical School or formal training is preferred.
- •Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with handheld 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.
- •Previous experience with DDC controls system preferred.
- •EPA preferred
Additional
and Environmental Exposure
- •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. and 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 +
- •This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions based on location
No Sales Commisison Eligible
No
Safety Sensitive Role
Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.