United States
Redwood Materials
Trane Italia
Senior Controls Technician – Automation & Controls Expert Services (ACES)
RemoteUnited States
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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About the opportunity
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Senior Controls Technician – Automation & Controls Expert Services (ACES)
Elevate Your Controls Career at an Industry Leader
Are you a seasoned Building Automation Systems (BAS) expert who thrives on solving complex technical challenges that leave others stumped? Do you want OEMlevel backing, and a clear pathway to long-term career growth?
Join the Trane ACES (Automation and Controls Expert Services) Team as a Senior Controls Technician.
ACES is Trane’s centralized elite technical operations group. In this high-impact, high-visibility role, you will be the go-to subject matter expert supporting commercial offices, independent sales offices, and high-profile client sites across North America. Rather than doing routine installs, you will spearhead advanced programming, system commissioning, checkout, validation, and complex troubleshooting on sophisticated commercial building management platforms.
Why Top Controls Technicians Choose Trane ACES
Where is the work
Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.
Location: Remote / Continental U.S. (Any Major Metro Area near a Regional or International Airport)
Travel: 75%+ (Domestic with occasional international opportunities)
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $105,228.33 - $146,720.00
Compensation Type: Salary
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.
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.
- Keep 100% of Your Travel Rewards: Travel extensively without sacrificing your perks. All airline miles, hotel loyalty points, and rental car rewards earned on business travel are yours to keep for personal vacations and getaways.
- Factory-Certified, OEM-Level Training: Receive direct manufacturer training and stay on the cutting edge of modern HVAC controls, software releases, cloud integrations, and smart building technology.
- Work From Anywhere: Live anywhere in the Continental U.S. near a commercial airport—no relocation required.
- High-Level Autonomy & Respect: You aren't just turning a wrench; you are a trusted technical advisor consulting with Project Managers, Controls Specialists, Field Engineers, and sub-contractors on complex engineered solutions.
- Unrivaled Career Mobility: ACES has a proven track record of serving as an accelerator for top talent. Team alumni have advanced into:
- Principal Technical & Software Programming Roles
- Field & People Leadership / Regional Service Management
- Project Engineering & Project Management
- Controls Product Development & Validation Testing
- Energy Engineering & Solutions Architecture
- Technical Account Engineering & Training
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.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Controls Technician on the ACES team, you will bring complex building automation systems from blueprint to flawless operation:
- Advanced System Commissioning & Programming: Program, calibrate, validate, and commission complex DDC/BAS architectures for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and mission-critical facilities.
- Elite Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Serve as the frontline technical authority tackling difficult system integration issues, communication bus faults, network anomalies, and sequence-of-operation discrepancies.
- Remote & On-Site Field Support: Provide both hands-on site support and remote connected troubleshooting to local Trane field technicians, project engineers, and mechanical sub-contractors.
- Standards & QA Leadership: Review, establish, and enforce programming and installation standards, ensuring best practices and code compliance across offices.
- Product Validation & Innovation: Collaborate with engineering teams to test, evaluate, and provide real-world feedback on new, existing, and next-generation Trane hardware and software releases.
- Client & Team Collaboration: Deliver outstanding customer satisfaction by working closely with building engineers, facility directors, and project teams to hand over fully optimized, energy-efficient systems.
What You Bring
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in the commercial HVAC/BAS industry as a Controls Technician, Commissioning Specialist, or Controls Project Specialist.
- Technical Depth: In-depth knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems (chillers, air handlers, central plants, VAV systems) and direct digital control (DDC) applications.
- System Familiarity: Demonstrated proficiency in programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting Trane building automation systems (Tracer® SC+, Synchrony, Ensemble, TU) or comparable industry platforms (Tridium/Niagara N4, Johnson Controls Metasys, Automated Logic, Distech, Siemens, or Honeywell).
- Education: An Associate degree (2+ years) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology, Building Automation Systems, HVAC Technology, or equivalent military/field experience.
- Mobility & Licensing: Ability and willingness to travel 75%+ within the continental U.S. (with occasional international travel). Must hold a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving history.
- Communication & Leadership: Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical solutions to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
This role blends hands-on mechanical room and rooftop site work with digital diagnostic programming:
- Comfort working at heights, including climbing extension and fixed ladders up to 20 feet (and occasionally 50+ feet), and walking rooftops in various outdoor weather conditions.
- Ability to routinely stand on concrete surfaces for up to 4 hours at a time.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach overhead, squat to floor level, and maneuver in mechanical spaces and confined areas (as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal).
- Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. regularly, and occasionally up to 50 lbs. while safely ascending/descending rated ladders (up to 350 lb. total working load capacity).
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety toe boots, safety goggles, hard hat, and fall arrest harnesses.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and legally.
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