Industrial Compressed Air Field Service Specialist
8 days ago
Fredericksburg
Job Description Industrial Compressed Air Field Service Specialist Primary service area: Fredericksburg / Stafford / Williamsburg / Petersburg, VA A day in this role You start your day reviewing the work queue and setting up precision instruments for onsite diagnostics. By mid-morning, you're installing or commissioning rotary screw, reciprocating, Centac, or ECC air compressors and related components (dryers, filtration, cooling). Afternoons often bring complex troubleshooting: interpreting readings, consulting OEM operations and parts manuals across multiple brands, and restoring uptime for customers who count on mission-critical compressed air. You wrap up by documenting findings, coaching site personnel, and closing out accurate reports and expenses. What you will do • Install, commission, maintain, and perform field repairs on Ingersoll Rand equipment at customer locations, ensuring work is completed to specification and safety standards., • Stay current on installation, service, and repair practices for rotary screw, reciprocating, Centac, ECC, and auxiliary compressed air system components., • Coach customers, prospects, field sales, and service trainees; translate technical concepts into practical know-how., • Operate independently to diagnose faults, recommend corrective actions, and deliver clear written and/or verbal updates to the factory., • Demonstrate unwavering integrity in all business matters., • Communicate concisely and logically about service work; maintain exemplary documentation., • Produce detailed, legible service reports suitable for customer billing., • Submit accurate weekly timecards and expense reports; responsibly manage company funds, credit cards, and (if assigned) a company vehicle. Qualifications, • 2–5 years of experience troubleshooting industrial/commercial mechanical systems; background with compressed air systems, centrifugal technologies, and controls is a plus. Experience starting up and servicing rotary and centrifugal compressors, dryers, cooling towers, and filtration is welcomed., • High school diploma or equivalent., • Valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months with no major or frequent violations, including DUI within the past 5 years, hit & run, license suspension, reckless/careless driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions within the last 3 years. Core strengths, • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general PC skills., • Comfort using mobile/handheld devices (smartphone, iPad) and networked systems in the field., • Strong customer-facing abilities: communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution., • Cost-conscious travel planning and execution., • Mechanical aptitude to learn, diagnose, and troubleshoot compressor systems and machinery using precision measuring tools. Preferred background, • Education in Electrical/Electronic Technology or HVAC, with exposure to AC/DC circuits, schematics, motors/controls, PLCs, HVAC electricity and controls, refrigeration systems, and/or refrigerant certification. Military or equivalent mechanical experience is a plus. Candidates with comparable skills but no formal program will be considered., • EPA 608 / F-GAS 303/2008/CE/ISHRAE certification preferred (refrigeration experience/certification is a plus). Work environment, • Operate in mechanical rooms and industrial spaces with high noise, extreme weather, elevated work areas, and high-voltage exposure compliant with NFPA or equivalent standards., • Role is physically demanding: frequent use of hands and fingers; walking, stooping, kneeling; and routine lifting/moving of loads consistent with company safety policy. Travel and scheduling, • Occasional training travel: 1–2 trips per year, approximately one week each (about 5–10%)., • PLC Troubleshooting Skills, • Heavy Equipment Repair, • HVAC/R Systems, • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills, • 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems, • Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance, • Diesel Engine Systems, • Preventive Maintenance & Inspection, • Electrical Troubleshooting, • Electrical Repair, • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification, • HVAC Service & Installation, • HVAC Maintenance, • HVAC Troubleshooting, • HVAC Repair, • High Voltage Systems, • Maintenance and Repair Skills, • Industrial Electrical Experience, • Field Service Readiness Machines & technologies you will use, • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)