Rotary Screw & Centac Compressor Service Specialist

Where you’ll work: Staunton/Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Pay: $25.00–$35.00 per hour (full-time, hourly) + $3,000 sign-on bonus

Are you the go-to pro when systems go down?

Picture this: a production line is at risk because plant air is fluctuating. You arrive with a clear plan—check the Centac’s operating envelope, validate controls, review the wiring diagram, measure critical parameters, and bring the system back in spec. You walk the customer through the root cause, outline preventative steps, and suggest a diagnostics plan to prevent repeat issues. If this sounds like your kind of impact, you’ll fit right in at Ingersoll Rand.

Your mission

• Be the field expert customers trust to install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair rotary screw and reciprocating compressors, Centac and ECC units, plus all supporting air system components.
• Lead pre-commissioning and start-ups; execute hands-on fixes to meet customer requirements with minimal guidance from a Master Technician.
• Use precision measuring tools and interpret schematics to pinpoint issues and verify results.
• Perform preventative maintenance that keeps systems reliable and energy-efficient.
• Advise on IR solutions—Preventative Maintenance, Diagnostics, Audits, and Leak Detection—to optimize uptime and quality.
• Coordinate parts and supplies with the Service Coordinator to accelerate repairs.
• Share your know-how by assisting and training apprentices and peer technicians.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, in person and in writing.

What it takes

• 2+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial/commercial mechanical systems.
• A valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months and a clean driving record (no DUI in the last 5 years; no hit & run, license suspension, reckless/careless driving; and no multiple smaller violations or preventable collisions in the last 3 years).
• Capability for physical work: frequent hand use, walking, stooping, kneeling; able to lift/move items per safety policy.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Technical strength

• Electrical schematic/diagram fluency.
• Advanced network system installs (IMMC/ASC, X Series Automation).
• Basic vibration troubleshooting.
• Air quality fundamentals—compressor/dryer air treatment.
• Microsoft Office; confident with smartphones/iPads and network-based tools.
• Cost-effective travel planning and execution.

Bonus points

• 2+ years maintaining industrial air compressors.
• Education in Electrical/Electronic Technology or HVAC: AC/DC circuits, schematics, motors/controls, PLCs, HVAC electricity and controls, refrigeration systems, and refrigerant/EPA certification.
• Veterans/Active-Duty Military encouraged to apply.

Field rhythm & support

• Daily travel to customer sites within a three-hour radius.
• Occasional training travel 1–2 times per year for one week.
• Company vehicle and fuel card supplied.
• On-call rotation begins after your first 90 days: one week of 24/7 availability at intervals as frequent as every 4 weeks or less, set by the hiring manager.

Tools and technologies you’ll handle

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

What’s in it for you

Own your future with benefits that support your health and growth: medical and prescription options, dental and vision, wellness programs, life insurance, robust 401(k), paid time off, and an employee stock grant. Expect competitive compensation aligned to our strategy and an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and experiences to drive innovation and customer success.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) operates with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Our 40+ respected brands deliver mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions that perform in the toughest environments. Our teams build customers for life through expertise, productivity, and efficiency. Learn more at www.IRCO.com.

Equal Opportunity

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.