CPS Service Technician

Ingersoll Rand; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a CPS Service Technician - Centrifugal to install, commission, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain centrifugal and related compressor systems in customer sites nationwide. Remote-based role within the United States, requiring travel and strong customer-facing skills.

The role emphasizes hands-on service, start-ups, diagnostics, major overhauls, and technical training, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial or commercial mechanical systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and service manuals.
• Experience working independently in customer-facing service environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, mobile devices, and digital reporting systems.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for at least 12 months with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair centrifugal compressors and related equipment at customer locations nationwide.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and controls diagnostics using precision instruments and OEM docs.
• Lead start-ups, major overhauls, upgrades, and preventative maintenance.
• Provide equipment assessments, operational recommendations, and technical training to customers.
• Document service activities, findings, labor, parts, and expenses; submit reports on time.
• Maintain safety standards and manage travel and training commitments.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Customer-facing service

Field service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BH Job ID:

BH-4579-9

SF Job Req ID:

CPS Service Technician

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.

Job title:

CPS Service Technician - Centrifugal

Location:

Remote, United States - must be located within 2 hours of a major airport.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (may vary based on customer and project needs)

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $120,000 annually, based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, Ingersoll Rand offers a comprehensive benefits package, career development opportunities, and company-sponsored training. $3000 Sign On Bonus!

About Us:

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview:

The Centrifugal Service Technician is a highly skilled field-based technical professional responsible for installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining Ingersoll Rand centrifugal and reciprocating compressor systems. This role primarily supports our Centac and Turbo Air product lines, along with dryers, cooling towers, filtration systems, and associated compressed air equipment. As a trusted technical advisor, you will work directly with customers across a variety of industrial environments, providing hands‑on service, start‑up support, diagnostics, major overhauls, and technical training. Successful candidates possess strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced field service environment.

Responsibilities:

• Install, commission, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair centrifugal compressors, compressed air systems, and related equipment at customer locations nationwide.
• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and controls diagnostics using precision measuring instruments, technical drawings, wiring schematics, and OEM documentation.
• Lead equipment start‑ups, major overhauls, upgrades, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor by providing customers with equipment assessments, operational recommendations, technical training, and exceptional service support.
• Accurately document service activities, technical findings, labor, parts usage, expenses, and recommendations while ensuring timely submission of all required reports and records.
• Maintain compliance with all safety standards and customer site requirements while effectively managing travel schedules, customer commitments, and ongoing technical training and development.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 + years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial or commercial mechanical systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and service manuals.
• Experience working independently in customer‑facing service environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, mobile devices, and digital reporting systems.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to: DUI in the previous 5 years, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Preferences:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Electronic Technology, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience servicing centrifugal compressors, rotary screw compressors, compressed air systems, industrial controls, PLCs, motor controls, refrigeration systems, cooling towers, and air treatment equipment.
• EPA 608 Certification or equivalent refrigeration certification preferred.
• Military mechanical, electrical, or technical experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform equipment startups, advanced troubleshooting, and major overhauls in an industrial field service environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work safely around industrial machinery and energized systems, perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing, work in varying environmental conditions, and travel extensively throughout the United States.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements:

Monday - Friday travel, home for the weekends is typical.

Pay Range:

The total pay range for this role, not including incentive opportunities, is $75,000 - $120,000. The pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that include a candidate's skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. Hired applicant will be eligible to receive (discretionary/nondiscretionary) annual bonuses and incentive compensation.

What We Offer:

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at

What We Offer:

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are 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.