Data Center/Chiller Technician

Trane Technologies; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Data Center Technician to support mission-critical HVAC systems at client sites. You will commission, troubleshoot, repair, and start up advanced chillers, working from blueprints and engineering specs to ensure maximum uptime.

You will collaborate with internal teams and customers on new installations and retrofits, receiving hands-on manufacturer training and clear career growth opportunities in a global sustainability leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years HVAC experience.
• Experience starting up air-cooled and water-cooled chillers.
• Proficient with software to monitor chiller operation.
• Data Center experience preferred.
• BMS experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; handheld devices.
• EPA Certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with service leaders and customers to understand on-site requirements for installation and repairs.
• Serve as direct customer contact for Chiller products and equipment on projects; diagnose and repair.
• Use software and tools to diagnose and repair chiller units following specs.
• Be flexible to work overtime and weekends as needed, including overnight stays.
• Collaborate with Data Center partners to minimize downtime.
• Provide coaching and training to less experienced technicians.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chiller startup

Troubleshooting

Data Center experience

BMS experience

Microsoft Office

EPA Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BMS software

Chiller diagnostics software

Asset tracking software

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, 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.

What's In It For You

Trane Technologies is hiring a Data Center 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.
• Required travel overnight to other areas as needed and is based on business needs. May include extensive travel at times.

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 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

$28.76 - $50.33

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.