Compressed Air Systems Field Engineer (Service)

Ingersoll-Rand; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Compressed Air Systems Field Engineer to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotary screw, reciprocating, and Centac/ECC air compressors at customer locations in the Washington DC–Baltimore area. You’ll diagnose issues with precision instruments, validate fixes, and produce service reports for billing.

You will work in a fast-paced field environment, travel as needed, and share knowledge with customers and trainees while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting industrial/mechanical systems.
• Experience with electrical/electronic controls in HVAC or industrial equipment.
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain compressor systems at customer sites.
• Diagnose issues with precision instruments; validate fixes and document results.
• Prepare detailed service reports and manage time and expenses.
• Travel to customer locations as part of field service rotation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

HVAC controls

Customer service

VFD knowledge

PLC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Electrical/Electronic Technology background

Job description

Compressed Air Systems Field Engineer (Service)Location: Washington DC - Baltimore, MDAre you the go-to problem solver on complex machinery?If you love diving into schematics, measuring performance with precision tools, and leaving customers confident in their equipment, this role is for you. In our Industrial Technologies and Services Division, you’ll install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotary screw, reciprocating, and Centac/ECC air compressors—plus the connected ecosystem: dryers, filtration, and cooling assets.What challenges will you tackle?Own onsite installation, preventive maintenance, and field repairs for Ingersoll Rand equipment at customer locations.Diagnose issues methodically using precision instruments; validate fixes and document results.Master relevant operations and parts manuals; keep current with field practices and standards.Teach others—customers, prospects, field sales, and service trainees—how to run and care for their systems.Work independently: assess problems, recommend corrective actions, and report clearly to the manufacturing facility.Operate with uncompromising integrity; communicate findings in clear, logical terms.Produce detailed, legible service reports suitable for billing after every call.File precise weekly timecards and expenses; responsibly manage company credit card and (if assigned) a company vehicle.Do you have the profile?2+ years’ experience troubleshooting industrial/commercial mechanical systems.High school diploma or equivalent.Valid driver’s license for at least 12 months with a clean record—no major or frequent violations (including but not limited to DUI in the past 5 years, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions/preventable collisions within 3 years).Comfort working in mechanical rooms, around loud equipment, in extreme weather or precarious locations, and near high voltage per NFPA or equivalent standards.Physically able to use hands/fingers routinely; walk, stoop, kneel; and lift/move per safety policy.Fluent with Microsoft Office; adept with smartphones/iPads and network-based tools.Polished customer service skills—communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation—and cost-conscious travel habits.Mechanical strength to learn, diagnose, and service compressor systems and allied machinery.What sets you apartEPA 608 / F-GAS 303/2008/CE/ISHRAE certifications (refrigeration background a plus).Hands-on time with compressed air systems, centrifugal technologies, and controls; exposure to dryers, cooling towers, and filtration.Education in Electrical/Electronic Technology or HVAC: AC/DC circuits, wiring diagrams/schematics, motors/controls, PLCs, HVAC electricity/controls, refrigeration systems, and/or refrigerant certification. Military or equivalent mechanical experience welcomed. Candidates with the skills but no formal program may be considered.How we work—travel & on-callOccasional travel for training—1–2 trips per year, about one week each (roughly 5–10%).Participate in a local on-call rotation to handle customer emergencies; some evenings/weekends during assigned weeks.Own your impact—benefitsWe embrace a culture of ownership. Expect comprehensive benefits: medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision, wellness programs, life insurance, a robust 401(k), paid time off, and an employee stock grant.About Ingersoll RandIngersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR) advances mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands, built to perform in the harshest conditions. Our teams earn customers for life through expertise, productivity, and efficiency. Learn more at www.IRCO.com.Strengths that help you excelMechanical Troubleshooting Skills120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical TroubleshootingElectrical RepairEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) CertificationPneumatics TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsDiesel & Heavy Equipment SystemsTech you’ll encounterVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.