Sr. Controls Technician - Special Projects

Trane Italia; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies seeks a controls technician to commission, program, and service building automation systems on customer sites. You will handle graphics setup, networking, testing, and on-site troubleshooting to ensure seamless operation.

Ideal candidates have extensive HVAC/Controls experience, DDC/Niagara familiarity, and a safety-first mindset. The role may require overtime, weekend work, and occasional overnight stays in a field-based setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically requires at least 7 years of HVAC/Controls experience; technical training preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Commission, program, set up graphics, and troubleshoot building automation systems on projects.
• Document verification, sequence validation, and close-out requirements.
• Serve as a direct customer contact to ensure satisfaction and repair equipment on-site.
• Coordinate with team leader and customer to understand on-site installation and repair requirements.
• Keep up to date on Trane and Niagara products for direct digital control systems.
• Enforce safety standards and manage company assets on site.
• Be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and occasional overnight stays.

Skills

HVAC/Controls experience

Microsoft Office

Handheld devices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical school training

Tools

DDC controls

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®andThermo 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:

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.

Key note:

This role is intended for a controls technician with hands-on Niagara Framework experience in commissioning, programming, graphics setup, integration, troubleshooting, and service of building automation systems.

What you will do:

• 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 extensively examining building layouts, forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.
• Keeps current on Trane and Niagara 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 customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weekends as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.

What you will bring:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent, or certificate of completion from an accredited technical school is required. Typically requires at least 7 years of experience in HVAC/Controls. Technical School or formal training is preferred.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e. Smartphone, 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.
• Previous experience with DDC controls system preferred.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$33.84 - $51.49

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.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on 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.