Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies challenges what's possible for a sustainable world as a leader in commercial HVAC solutions for hospitals, schools, data centers, retail businesses, and manufacturing facilities.

Internship Description

The intern will work on two specific technical deliverables while gaining exposure to Trane's operational culture:

1. Gensuite Training Tracker Implementation: Implement Gensuite Training Tracker for Maintenance Department Required Compliance Training as a pilot roll-out for all of Trane Technologies.
2. Training Plan Development: Develop Training Plans for each of three crafts, assigned during department on-boarding, which includes equipment-specific training assignments.
3. Culture Assimilation: Participate in morning Mission Control project reviews, Injury Walk-Backs, Operations Managed-Daily-Improvement (MDI) meetings, problem-solving activities (9-step methods, "just-do-it"), and company-sponsored volunteer events and employee resource groups.

Career Readiness Skills: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technology

Preferred Major: Engineering, Mechatronics, Environmental Health and Safety, Human Resources

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort with learning new technologies and systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Attention to detail for developing training documentation
• Problem-solving skills
• Collaborative mindset

Workplace Culture

Workplace Environment: A dynamic mix of office work (workstation provided with the Maintenance leadership team) and factory floor experience (sheetmetal fabrication, brazing, heat exchange coil fabrication, HVAC system assembly and testing).

Learning Opportunities: Realistic experience working for a top-tier global manufacturer with opportunities for career growth across multiple states and countries.

Professional Development: Integration into the team with hands-on experience in a real-world work environment, development of both technical and soft skills, and exposure to professional workplace norms.

The factory is air-conditioned but relatively warm, and considerable walking may be required in the 1.2 million sq-ft facility. Typical working hours are 7:00am-3:00pm.

Preceptor Information

Byron Foster, Maintenance Manager
Phone: (931) 221-9886
Email: byron.foster@tranetechnologies.com

Byron Foster brings extensive experience as a Navy Veteran (Reactor Operator, Fast Attack Submarines) and holds an Electrical Engineering degree from Penn State University. His career includes leadership positions at General Electric's Locomotive Engine Manufacturing division, where he served as Production Supervisor, Quality Engineer, Site Quality Manager, Operations Leader for Engine Assembly, and Engine Center of Excellence Reliability Leader. Byron has supervised interns during his Operations Leader role, providing them with specific project deliverables while integrating them into general site operations, production meetings, improvement projects, safety engagement, and volunteer events.