Data Center HVAC Field Service Engineer

Overview

Trane Technologies is a world leader in climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. As a Data Center Field Service Engineer, you will support commercial customers across North America delivering startup, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and emergency response of cooling infrastructure.

Field‑based – on‑site at customer locations. Requires travel of 75%+ within the United States and may include international trips.

• Travel to and support data center cooling infrastructure across North America.
• Diagnose and repair complex HVAC and chiller systems, including air‑cooled and water‑cooled equipment.
• Support field activities involving screw and centrifugal compressor technologies.
• Respond to critical service events, equipment failures, and customer emergency situations promptly.
• Assist with system performance evaluations, root‑cause analysis, and reliability improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate service records, field reports, and related documentation.
• Follow all company safety policies, customer site requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers, contractors, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform startup, troubleshooting, repair, and operational support for data center cooling equipment.
• Verify proper system operation following maintenance and repair activities.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance according to company standards.

• 5+ years of experience in the HVAC industry in mission‑critical, large‑tonnage, or complex chiller environments.
• Strong knowledge of thermal cooling systems, including air‑cooled and water‑cooled chillers, pumps, hydronic systems, cooling towers, and mechanical equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of mission‑critical cooling equipment.
• Experience supporting screw and centrifugal compressor technologies.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues affecting cooling system performance.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes, sequence of operations, equipment checkout, and performance verification.
• Experience with equipment from Trane, York, Carrier, Daikin, Vertiv, Liebert, Stulz, and Johnson Controls.
• Previous OEM training, factory startup experience, or field commissioning experience preferred.
• 2+ year degree, technical certification, or equivalent training in HVAC, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or related field preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, documentation accuracy, and professional customer support.
• Valid driver’s license; no major traffic violations.
• Ability to travel 75%+ of the time.

• Operate vehicle safely with seat belt.
• Wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness, and safety boots.
• Twist torso 90° in each direction, squat, touch floor with hands, reach over head.
• Stand on concrete surfaces for up to 4 hours, lift or move up to 10 lb, frequently up to 40 lb, occasionally >40 lb.
• Use ladder with 350 lb. weight limit carrying equipment ≤50 lb.
• Maneuver confined access areas 30” × 45”.
• Access rooftops 15‑20 ft, occasionally >50 ft; may encounter variable weather, heights, electrical shock risk, and noise.

Hourly base pay: $46.51 – $62.83. Base salary prorated for seniority, merit, geographic location, and travel.

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Flight, hotel, and rental car points retained.
• Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with up to 6 % match, core company contribution 2 %, 9 paid holidays, 15 vacation days, life insurance.
• Manufacturer (OEM) level training and ongoing learning.
• Employee engagement score consistently 90+.
• Benefits begin on Day 1.
• Family planning benefits including fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, parental leave options.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

This role is designated Safety Sensitive. Additional drug screening may be required.

Trane Technologies is 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.