Service Controls Technician
Trane Technologies · Grand Rapids, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Grand Rapids, MI.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · overnight travel
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 62%
- Automation 54%
- Robotics 54%
- Team leadership 31%
- Root cause 23%
- Lean 23%
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Trane Technologies in Grand Rapids
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Full description from Trane TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
what you need
to get the job done right the first time.
- ✓Premium equipment such as a late model, clean, and dependable company vehicle, high speed laptop, smartphone, specialized tools, uniforms, PPE and safety boot allowance.
- ✓Learn more about our benefits here !
What you will do
- ◆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.
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Where is the work
Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.
Description
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies , and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King , sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work
Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.
Where is the work
Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.
What’s in it for you
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.
Thrive at work and at home
- •Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance, and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- •Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- •401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- •Paid Time off with up to 9 paid holidays,15 vacation days and paid leave in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
- •A regular schedule (with overtime opportunities) and most workdays you’ll be dispatched from your house.
- •Educational and training opportunities through company programs to keep you on top of technical innovations including Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training along with tuition assistance , and student debt support .
- •Knowledge support from the factory is a nationwide communications hub so that you have
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 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.
- •Previous experience with DDC controls system 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 regula