Senior Controls Technician – Automation & Controls Expert Services (ACES)

Trane Technologies

St Paul, MN

Estimated pay: Est. $30–$39/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

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. Senior Controls Technician – Automation & Controls Expert Services (ACES) Location: Remote / Continental U.S. (Any Major Metro Area near a Regional or International Airport) Travel : 75%+ (Domestic with occasional international opportunities) 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 • 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 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 platfo