Controls Technician
Trane Technologies · Grand Rapids, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Grand Rapids, MI. (may occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Casting, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- overnight travel
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 57%
- PLC 57%
- Robotics 50%
- Team leadership 36%
- Root cause 29%
- Lean 21%
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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
Job Summary
- ◆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 weekends as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.
Qualifications
- ✓Associates or Bachelors degree in HVAC or controls, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ✓Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with laptop and hand- held computers (e.g. 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.
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Where is the work
Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.
Why Trane Technologies Is the Best Company for Controls Technicians
- •Trane is recognized worldwide as the brand standard for HVAC and Building Controls Systems
- •Trane is committed to your safety and has a world class safety program with continuous training for their associates.
- •Highly competitive and comprehensive total compensation program including total cash compensation, benefits, holiday, and vacation
- •Dedicated to a military friendly environment (Veterans are highly encouraged to apply)
- •Unlimited opportunities for career development and promotions
- •Determined focus to be the employer of choice in our industry (we want to be the company where everyone wants to work)
- •World Class continuing education, featuring Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training
- •Company-wide commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance
- •Organizational encouragement of community involvement and sustainability (green initiatives)
- •Late-model, clean, and dependable company vehicle, laptop, uniforms, tools, and smartphone
- •Great opportunity to stay on the leading edge of technology in the HVAC controls industry
- •Join a team that is committed to making sure you advance/grow your career
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. and frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. (may occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs. with special approval.)
· Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 375 lb. total weight limit, while wearing equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
· Must be able to maneuver 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 Commission Eligible
No
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- •Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous inc