Field Service Specialist — Industrial Air Compression Systems

Shape uptime. Power productivity.

Picture your weekday: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You start from the Virginia Beach or Fredericksburg area, head out in your company vehicle, and within a 3-hour radius you keep mission-critical compressed air systems running at their best. You install, commission, diagnose, and repair rotary screw and reciprocating units, as well as Centac and ECC centrifugal compressors and related air treatment components. You measure precisely, think critically, and leave customers confident their operations are protected.

Role snapshot

• Full-time, hourly role with starting pay between $25.00–$35.00 per hour (DOE), plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Home base: Virginia Beach or Fredericksburg, VA.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with shared on-call rotation after your first 90 days (24/7 availability during your assigned week; cadence as frequent as every 4+ weeks, set by the hiring manager).
• Daily travel within a 3-hour radius; occasional training travel 1–2 times per year for one week.
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided.

What your days look like

Morning could begin with a pre-commissioning checklist on a new installation. By midday, you’re verifying network integrations (IMMC/ASC, X Series Automation) and reviewing wiring schematics to isolate a vibration issue. In the afternoon, you partner with the Service Coordinator to organize parts for a next-day repair, and you coach an apprentice through a diagnostics workflow. Throughout, you document meticulously, communicate clearly, and elevate customer awareness of Ingersoll Rand solutions like Preventative Maintenance, Diagnostics, Audits, and Leak Detection.

Core responsibilities

• Install, start up, troubleshoot, and repair all makes of rotary screw, reciprocating, and Centac/ECC air compressors and connected compressed air system components.
• Use precision measuring tools and follow operations/parts manuals for accurate diagnostics and repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and proactively identify unanticipated equipment concerns.
• Collaborate with the Service Coordinator to stage parts and supplies for efficient work execution.
• Provide field guidance and training to apprentices and Field Service Technicians.
• Deliver technical assistance to ensure equipment meets customer requirements, with limited guidance from a Master Technician.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with customers and colleagues.

Required background

• 2+ years troubleshooting industrial/commercial mechanical systems.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months with no major or frequent 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.
• Comfort with an on-call rotation after the first 90 days (24/7 availability for one week during your assigned rotation).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role: regular use of hands/fingers; frequent walking, stooping, and kneeling; and routinely lifting/moving weights aligned with company safety policy.

Technical strengths

• Read and interpret wiring diagrams/schematics.
• Advanced network systems installation (IMMC/ASC, X Series Automation).
• Basic vibration troubleshooting.
• Foundational knowledge of compressed air quality and air treatment (compressor/dryer).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and common digital tools; proficiency with smartphones/tablets (e.g., iPad) and network-based systems.
• Cost-efficient travel practices and professional field conduct.

Preferred qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial air compressor maintenance experience.
• Education in Electrical/Electronic Technology or HVAC, with familiarity in AC/DC circuits, wiring diagrams/schematics, motors/controls, PLCs, HVAC electricity and controls, refrigeration systems, and/or refrigerant/EPA certification.
• Veterans and Active-Duty Military are encouraged to apply.

Tools and tech you’ll encounter

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

Proficiencies that set you up for success

• Heavy equipment repair
• HVAC/R systems
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480 V systems
• Commercial electrical expertise
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair

Why Ingersoll Rand

For over 160 years, we’ve paired technology leadership with a startup’s energy to deliver innovative flow creation and life science solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Across 80+ brands, our compressors and precision fluid handling technologies serve life sciences, food & beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more—driven by an ownership mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. Explore more at IRCO.com .

We back your best work with comprehensive benefits: medical and prescription coverage, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, a robust 401(k), paid time off, and an employee stock grant—plus additional offerings designed to support your total well-being.

Our culture

We embrace personal ownership—for our company, communities, environment, and our individual health. We invest in inclusive, diverse teams whose experiences spark innovation and strengthen customer relationships. We offer competitive pay aligned to strategy and benefits that help you live your healthiest—so together we can keep making life better.

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.

About Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR)

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