Senior Field Service Technician – Air Compressors & Dryers

PFME; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

PFME is seeking a skilled Service Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair centrifugal air compressors, desiccant air dryers, and related equipment. The candidate will travel to customer facilities across the Southeast, mostly in the NC/TN/SC region, and must be able to read schematics and troubleshoot control systems.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, the ability to perform preventive maintenance, and the commitment to safety and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma, military background, or GED preferred.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance, field service, or compressor service.
• Experience with centrifugal compressors, desiccant dryers, or rotating equipment.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems (24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC).
• Ability to troubleshoot motors, VFDs, PLC controls, and instrumentation.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on centrifugal air compressors, desiccant dryers, filters, cooling systems, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Conduct system startup, commissioning, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, VFDs, motor starters, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Complete vibration analysis, temperature monitoring, and inspections.
• Inspect and service air dryer systems, including valves, actuators, purge systems, desiccant beds, and controls.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Respond to emergency service calls and provide timely support.
• Prepare detailed service reports with findings, repairs, recommendations, parts.
• Promote customer satisfaction by professional communication and expertise.
• Follow safety policies including lockout/tagout and site requirements.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, retrofits, and system optimization.
• Support sales by identifying improvement opportunities and communicating findings.

Skills

Centrifugal compressors

Mechanics & electronics troubleshoot

PLC/ control systems

VFDs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Military background (preferred)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Diagnostic instruments

Hand tools

Job description

PFME is seeking a skilled Service Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair centrifugal air compressors, desiccant air dryers, and related equipment. The candidate will travel to customer facilities across the Southeast, mostly in the NC/TN/SC region, and must be able to read schematics and troubleshoot control systems.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, the ability to perform preventive maintenance, and the commitment to safety and quality