Field Service Technician

Ingersoll Rand; Elmhurst (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to support industrial rotary screw and reciprocating compressors, including RNG and industrial applications. The role involves field service, shop work, and structured OEM onboarding.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical background with experience in compressors or rotating equipment, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read schematics. Travel to customer sites and documentation duties are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years in industrial mechanical, compressor, or rotating equipment experience.
• Hands-on field service with installs, troubleshooting, and repairs is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul industrial compressors.
• Support installations, startups, and commissioning at customer sites.
• Perform compressor overhauls and equipment prep in the Schaumburg shop.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues affecting performance.
• Read P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Complete service documentation and work orders.

Skills

Industrial mechanical

Rotating equipment

Compressor experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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: Field Service Technician

Location: Schaumburg, IL - US Wide (remote)

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

We're hiring a hands on Compressor Field Service Technician to support industrial rotary screw and reciprocating compressors used in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and industrial applications. This role is ideal for a mechanically strong technician who enjoys rotating equipment, troubleshooting, and a mix of shop and field work. No prior RNG/biogas experience required. OEM training and structured onboarding provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul industrial compressors
• Support installations, startups, and commissioning at customer sites
• Perform compressor overhauls and equipment prep in the Schaumburg shop
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues affecting performance
• Read P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematic
• Complete service documentation and work orders

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial mechanical, compressor, or rotating equipment experience