HVAC Controls Technician - Birmingham, AL

Trane Technologies; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Commercial HVAC Controls Technician in Birmingham, AL. In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up and testing building automation systems and ensuring high standards of safety and quality. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, starting from day one, giving you a chance to thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K match up to 8%

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Premium equipment provided

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial HVAC controls and BAS systems.
• Previous experience with DDC controls system preferred.
• Experience with Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, or Tridium/Niagara systems highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Commission and start up BAS systems, performing point to point verification.
• Coordinate with team leaders and customers for onsite installations.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain security of company assets.

Skills

Commercial HVAC controls

Building automation systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AtTrane Technologies^TM and through our businesses includingTraneandThermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Are you an experienced Controls Technician looking to grow your skills and knowledge with a worldwide leader for HVAC and Building Automation?

Trane is seeking aCommercial HVAC Controls Technician / Building Automation Specialist in the Birmingham, AL area.

In this exciting role in our Contracting Division, you will be commissioning, programming, setting up graphics, communications link, and end to end testing assigned projects.

If you have 3+ years of experience with commercial HVAC controls / building automation systems, Trane wants to hear from you!

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 but never on-call!) 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 a nationwide communications hub so that you have 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!

Where is the work:

This position has been designated as remote and work will be performed in Birmingham, AL.

What you will do:

In this position, you will set up the Building Automation Systems on diverse job sites in and around the area. You will commission and start up BAS systems and document point to point verification; sequence of operations validation and job close out requirements.

• 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.

What you will bring:

• A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience with commercial controls and BAS systems
  • Previous experience with DDC controls system preferred.
  • Previous background in programming, commissioning and startup of Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, or Tridium/Niagara based controls systems is highly desirable.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office and comfortable with hand-held devices (i.e. Smartphone, iPad)
• A valid driver’s license, with no major or frequent traffic violations
• EPA Certification Preferred
• Ability to work on-call rotation and/or overtime to support the business, including occasional overnight stays.

Additional Requirements 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 375lb. 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.

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $30-34 /hour

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.