Data Center/Chiller Technician

Trane Technologies; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Data Center/Chiller Technician to support mission-critical data centers and high-reliability facilities. You will commission, troubleshoot, repair, and start up advanced HVAC systems, following engineering specs to maximize uptime.

Requires 5+ years in HVAC, EPA certification, and data center familiarity. On-site role with potential overtime; benefits start immediately; safety-focused with training opportunities.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC providing expertise in the systems level knowledge.
• Proven experience performing equipment start-up of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, including commissioning procedures and post-start checks.
• Proficient utilization of software to connect and check chiller operation.
• Data Center experience preferred, including familiarity with L2–L5 project phases.
• BMS experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office and handheld device proficiency.
• EPA Certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with service leaders and customers to understand on-site installation/repairs, forecast issues, and synchronize work.
• Serve as direct customer contact for Chiller products on assigned projects and ensure satisfaction.
• Use software and hand tools to diagnose and repair units per blueprints/engineer specs.
• Work overtime/weekends as needed and support high-stress downtime prevention.
• Collaborate with Data Center partners to minimize downtime.
• Coach and train less experienced technicians as required.
• Assist with high-procedure documentation and adherence to SLAs.
• Enforce safety standards and track assets.

Skills

HVAC systems

Equipment start-up

Software diagnostics

Data Center experience

BMS experience

MS Office / handheld devices

Communication skills

EPA Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Certification

Technical School / formal training

Job 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 (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/), and through our businesses including Trane® (http://www.trane.com/index.html) and Thermo King (http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html), 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 (http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/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.

What's in it for you:

Trane Technologies is hiring a Data Center/Chiller Technician to support mission‑critical data centers and high‑reliability facilities. In this role, you will commission, troubleshoot, repair, and start up advanced HVAC systems that keep essential operations running. You will use your technical expertise in HVAC systems, thermodynamics, mechanical layouts, and pipe fitting to solve complex issues and help ensure maximum uptime. You will collaborate with internal teams and customers on new facility installations and retrofits. As part of a worldwide leader in HVAC and sustainability, you will receive hands on training from the manufacturer, access to the latest technologies, strong technical support, and clear career growth opportunities. This role directly supports performance, service reliability, and customer confidence in critical environments.

What you will do:

• Coordinates with service leaders/project managers and customers to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.

• Represents the company by serving as the direct customer contact and is responsible for Chiller products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer’s location.

• Uses cutting edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units.

• Displays team effort and dedication to customers by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weekends as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.

• Works closely with Data Center partners in high stress situations to eliminate downtime.

• Provides coaching and training to less experienced technicians as required.

• Support mission critical activities such as high procedural documentation, problem solving in zero-downtime environment and awareness of service level agreements.

• Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.

What you will bring:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC providing expertise in the systems level knowledge.

• Proven experience performing equipment start‑up of air‑cooled and water‑cooled chillers, including system preparation, commissioning procedures, operational verification, and post‑start performance checks and repairs.

• Proficient utilization of software to connect and check chiller operation.

• Data Center experience preferred, including familiarity with the industry standard L2–L5 project phases.

• BMS experience preferred.

• Technical School or formal training is preferred.

• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).

• EPA Certification required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$33.76 - $59.08

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Incentive Eligible:

No

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

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.

• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.

• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.