Sr. Controls Project Specialist - Plainview, NY

Trane Technologies; New York, Plainview (NY, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Commercial HVAC Controls Project Specialist, where you will leverage your extensive HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems expertise. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on fieldwork and project management, allowing you to make a significant impact on diverse job sites. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and support, you will enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about HVAC technology and eager to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

Valuable Training

Career Advancement

Company Vehicle

High Speed Laptop

Smartphone

Specialized Tools

Uniforms

PPE and Safety Boot Allowance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with commercial HVAC Controls / BAS systems.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office and hand-held devices.

Responsibilities

• Start up and commission HVAC Controls / Building Automation Systems.
• Manage project execution, finances, and customer communications.

Skills

HVAC Controls

Building Automation Systems

Project Management

Programming

Commissioning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

DDC Controls Systems

Job description

Ready to grow your HVAC career with a stable best-in-class organization that provides top-notch pay and benefits? As a Senior Commercial HVAC Controls Project Specialist with Trane, you’ll enjoy steady hours while working with a collaborative and supportive team!

Trane is seeking a Commercial HVAC Senior Controls Project Specialist in the Plainview, NY area.

This is a critical role on our team, and we are looking for someone with in-depth knowledge of and field experience with HVAC Controls / Building Automation Systems. This role has broad responsibilities with a major focus on field technician work (commissioning, programming, startup, and checkout) plus project management and may include some design/engineering.

If you have 7+ years of experience with commercial HVAC Controls / Building Automation Systems, Trane wants to hear from you!

Why Trane Technologies is the best place to work:

• Competitive Pay: Highly competitive and comprehensive total compensation program. Overtime opportunities are available.
• Full Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, 401k with up to 6% matching, core company contribution of 2%, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, 15 days of vacation time, life insurance, and more!
• Valuable Training: Featuring Manufacturer (OEM) Level Training; formal internal training programs for those looking to add to their industry knowledge, as well as continued learning for those want to sharpen their HVAC skills. Grow your project management skills through a portfolio of online, instructor led and live simulation training offerings!
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for career development and promotions as well as a tuition reimbursement program.
• Perks: Late model, clean, and dependable company vehicle, high speed laptop, smartphone, specialized tools, uniforms, PPE and safety boot allowance.
• Factory support – Because you are working with Trane, you will enjoy having access to the factory and getting the job done right the first time! Plus, you have access to Tech Hub, a nationwide support platform to connect you with others to get you the support you need.

What you’ll be doing:

In this position, you will set up the Building Automation Systems on diverse job sites in and around the area. You will be responsible for the startup and commission of BAS systems including job close-out requirements.

• Starts up and commissions HVAC Controls / Building Automation Systems on diverse job sites in and around the area.
• Performs point-to-point verification and documentation.
• Creates programming and validates associated sequences of operation.
• Develops customer user interface and maps data points to UI graphics.
• Sets up communications links, including end to end testing and troubleshooting.
• Ensures that technical job close-out requirements are met and any deficiencies are corrected.
• Manages a portfolio of projects. Responsible for execution and finances including scope of work, schedule, forecast, budget, and change orders.
• Facilitates regular communications with the customer for coordination, status updates, and support.
• Typically manages multiple material vendors and one low voltage electrical installation subcontractor for each project.
• Works with controls engineers to review system designs and submittal drawings.
• Keeps current on Trane products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, 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'll bring to the table:

• A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience with commercial controls and BAS systems
  • Previous experience with DDC controls system preferred
  • Previous background in programming, commissioning and startup of Trane, 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
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support the business, including occasional overnight stays

Base Pay Range: $53 - $77/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.

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 350 lb. 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

About the Company: At Trane Technologies^TM and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo 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.

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.