Field Service Technician - Industrial Air Compressors

Ingersoll Rand; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Service Technician in Fredericksburg, VA. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotary screw, reciprocating, and centrifugal air compressors, plus related components.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, field service experience, and the ability to train customers and staff. Some travel and on-call work may be expected.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of troubleshooting industrial or commercial mechanical systems.
• Experience with compressed air systems or centrifugal technologies is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must possess a mechanic's tool set; specialty tools provided.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues; document findings clearly.
• Train customers, field personnel, and trainees as needed.
• Submit detailed service reports and timely expense/time records.
• Maintain safety, integrity, and effective communication in field work.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Troubleshooting

Customer service

MS Office

Handheld devices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tools set

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Service Technician

BH Job ID:

BH-4761

SF Job Req ID:

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: Service Technician
Location: Fredericksburg, VA


About Us


Ingersoll Rand thrives on a culture of innovation and a sense of ownership, committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, and the planet. With over 80 renowned brands, our customers rely on our products and services to deliver high-quality flow creation and industrial solutions designed to perform in the most complex and harsh conditions. Additionally, our unwavering commitment to ownership has enabled our employees to cultivate strong customer relationships, driving them to solve the industry's most difficult problems.

Job Overview

• The Service Technician for Ingersoll Rand's Industrial Technologies and Services Division serves customers by installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining all makes of rotary screw and reciprocating and/or Centac and ECC air compressors, along with additional compressed air system components. You will use precision measuring tools for diagnostic trouble shooting of compressed air equipment. In addition, you need to have knowledge of all operations and parts manuals associated with all equipment.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct installation, maintenance, and field repair of the equipment manufactured and sold by Ingersoll Rand at the purchaser's location.
  
  

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the field installation and repair requirements of this equipment.
  
  

• Provide technical advice and be able to train customers, potential customers, field salesmen, and field service trainees.
  
  

• Diagnose problems, recommend corrective action in this unsupervised environment and submit clear, accurate records and/or oral reports to the manufacturing facility.
  
  

• Maintain a high degree of integrity in handling business affairs.
  
  

• Maintain proper written and oral communication skills to transfer information related to service work in a concise and logical manner.
  
  

• Submit detailed technical reports on each service call in a legible fashion, suitable for billing customers.
  
  

• Submit accurate, detailed & timely expense account records along with timecards on a weekly basis. Maintain good financial records and practices to manage company business matters, credit cards, and if required, a company car.
  
  

Requirements

• Desired applicants will have 2-5 years' experience of troubleshooting industrial/commercial mechanical systems. Experience on compressed air systems/centrifugal technologies/solid controls background is a plus. While not required, those with knowledge in the service, diagnosis, and startup of both rotary and centrifugal air compressors, including dryers, cooling towers, and filtration systems are encouraged to apply.
  
  

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
  

• Must possess a mechanic's set of tools; specialty tools will be provided.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

Core Competencies

• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage) with NFPA or equivalent standards.

• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and other basic computer usage. Working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad) and network bases.

• Customer service skills such as conflict resolution, communication, negotiation, etc.

• Maintain proper business travel practices in a cost-efficient manner.

• Mechanical competency to be able to learn, diagnose, and troubleshoot compressor systems and machinery.

• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move weight limits in line with the safety policy.

Preferences

• Desired degree program in Electrical/Electronic Technology or HVAC with basic knowledge of some or all of the following: AC/DC circuits, wiring diagrams/schematics, motors/controls, PLCs, HVAC electricity, controls, refrigeration systems and/or refrigerant certification. Military experience and/or sufficient mechanical working experience is a plus. Candidates who possess this knowledge or skills but have not completed a formal program may be considered.
  
  

• EPA 608 /F-GAS 303/2008/CE/ISHRAE Certification Preferred (Refrigeration experience/certification a plus).

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• This position may require occasional travel for training. 1-2 times per year for one week at a time. (5-10%).
  
  

• This position is included in an on-call rotation with other service technicians in the local area to service customer emergencies in the evenings or on weekends. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during scheduled on-call weeks.
  
  

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 Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.


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.

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