Compressed Air Systems Field Service Engineer

Serving: Fredericksburg • Stafford • Williamsburg • Petersburg, VA

Are you the go-to problem solver?

When a plant’s air system falters, you step in—confident with your meter, grounded in your manuals, and focused on uptime. At Ingersoll Rand, you’ll own the install-to-repair lifecycle for rotary screw, reciprocating, and Centac/ECC compressors and the systems that surround them.

Your mission

1. Diagnose precisely: apply precision measuring tools and data-driven methods to find root causes fast.
2. Fix it right: perform installations, corrective repairs, and preventative maintenance across compressors, dryers, cooling towers, and filtration.
3. Elevate others: train customers, collaborate with sales, and mentor service trainees.
4. Communicate clearly: craft legible, detailed service reports ready for billing; brief the manufacturing facility on findings and next steps.
5. Lead yourself: manage your time, expenses, and company resources with integrity and professionalism.

What it takes to win

• 2–5 years of hands-on troubleshooting in industrial/commercial mechanical systems; exposure to compressed air, centrifugal technology, or controls is a strong plus. Experience starting up/servicing rotary and centrifugal compressors (including dryers, cooling towers, filtration) is beneficial.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license held for 12+ months with a safe record—no major or frequent violations (e.g., DUI within 5 years; hit-and-run; license suspension; reckless/careless driving; or multiple minor/preventable incidents in the last 3 years).

Skills that set you apart

• Comfort with Microsoft Office and everyday computing; adept with smartphones/tablets and network-based tools.
• Customer-first communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
• Efficient travel planning and disciplined business practices.
• Mechanical competence to learn, diagnose, and troubleshoot complex compressor machinery.

Bonus points

• Studies in Electrical/Electronic Technology or HVAC; knowledge spanning AC/DC circuits, schematics, motors/controls, PLCs, HVAC electricity and controls, and refrigeration. Refrigerant certification helps. Military or significant mechanical experience welcomed. Equivalent skills without a formal program considered.
• EPA 608 and/or F-GAS 303/2008/CE/ISHRAE certification preferred; refrigeration background is a plus.

Where you’ll work

• Mechanical rooms with running equipment; outdoors in extreme weather; tight or elevated spaces; and around high voltage under NFPA or equivalent safety standards.
• Physical activity is routine: walking, stooping, kneeling, dexterous hand work, and lifting/moving per safety policy.

Travel and on-call

• Training trips 1–2 times annually, about a week each (5–10%).
• Shared on-call rotation to respond to evening/weekend emergencies during assigned weeks.

Own your growth and well-being

Our benefits back your ambition: medical and prescription coverage, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, a robust 401(k), paid time off, and an employee stock grant—so you can bring your best to work and life.

About us

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and an ownership mindset. Across 40+ respected brands, we deliver mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions designed to excel in complex, harsh conditions. Our people build customers for life through expertise, productivity, and efficiency. Learn more at www.IRCO.com.

Technical strengths we value

• PLC troubleshooting and operation
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Heavy equipment and diesel engine systems
• HVAC/R: installation, service, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair
• 120/208/240/480-volt and high-voltage systems
• Motor maintenance, repair, and replacement
• Preventive maintenance and inspection
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification
• Industrial electrical background; field service readiness

Equal Opportunity

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.