At Trane Technologies, we challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world while providing a work environment that uplifts others. Learn how Accelerated Development Program (ADP) member Xzavier Rainey found an authentic commitment to sustainability at Trane Technologies and how he is thriving in his role.

When Xzavier was six years old, he wanted to be an inventor – until he found out that most companies don’t hire for that job title. So, he turned to engineering to fulfill his dreams for a job that allows him to tap into his curiosity and problem-solving skills while also providing “hands on” experience working with materials.

Served as University’s NSBE Chapter President

Once in college, Xzavier became active in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) after his roommate “dragged him there” for his first meeting. He soon became very involved in his school’s chapter, ultimately serving as the chapter’s president. As president, Xzavier helped his chapter win the “Medium Chapter of the Year Award.”

Those same leadership skills helped him land two engineering internships with Trane Technologies. He worked as a functional production engineer intern for Trane Residential in Tyler, Texas, the summer after his third year in college year, then was hired the next summer as a functional quality engineer intern for Thermo King® in Minneapolis, where he focused on quality and reliability.

Opportunity: Exploring Different Roles

Xzavier enjoyed the opportunity to explore two engineering roles through his internships. “I found that my first role in production engineering wasn’t for me,” he said. “Then as Thermo King intern, I focused more on quality engineering, which is a lot more hands on, and I liked that better.”

After he earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, Trane Technologies hired him full time for its Accelerated Development Program. This early career program gives recent graduates broad exposure to our company’s operations and senior leaders across several functions and locations.

First of Four Rotations Underway

Xzavier is currently working in operations in Clarksville, Tennessee, fulfilling the first of four rotations he will complete over the next two years. His current rotation is in material planning, which he thinks will better prepare him to pursue his interest in manufacturing engineering than traditional engineering rotations.

Sustainability Commitment Proves Authentic

When it came to accepting his role with Trane Technologies, the company’s sustainability commitment made the difference. “The main reason I chose Trane Technologies is because I wanted to do something about the environment,” said Xzavier. “Their sustainability commitment was a big draw for me. Everything they said about emissions reduction and doing better for the environment was what I wanted to hear.”

He finds it to be an authentic commitment, which is important to him. “It seems to be the driving force behind the company,” he said. “Some other companies just use a sustainability commitment as a marketing scheme but at Trane Technologies, everything we’re doing is pushing towards sustainability.”

Thriving in an Uplifting and Inclusive Environment

Xzavier also values the the supportive culture at Trane Technologies which he finds uplifts its employees. “I like that it's very collaborative,” he explained. “I recently had a challenge with an urgent project and several people came over to my desk to help me figure it out. They told me what I needed to do to get it done. It’s a very welcoming, learning-focused environment.”

Xzavier also appreciates Trane Technologies’ commitment to inclusivity and has already joined several internal employee resource groups including the Black Employee Network, the iGEN inter-generational network, and the Women’s Employee Network. “At Trane Technologies, the inclusion aspect isn’t just to make sure that people of varied backgrounds work here. It’s to make sure that everyone is feeling equal,” he said.

Beyond inclusiveness, Xzavier finds that the company supports him in thriving at work and at home. The few times he’s had to call in sick during his internships or for his current role, he always felt like his managers understood that he needed to take care of himself. He feels that his health and well-being matter to his leaders. “I didn’t feel like I needed to force myself to go in,” he said.

Excited for the Future

Xzavier is pleased with his current role and excited about the future he sees at the company. “Once I found TraneTechnologies, it felt like I found my career path. There are a lot of opportunities to keep progressing and continue to move up at Trane Technologies.”

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