Rotary & Centrifugal Compressor Maintenance Technologist

Location: Washington DC - Baltimore, MD

Why this role matters

Keep production lines running and facilities safe by ensuring mission-critical compressed air assets perform at their best. Join the Industrial Technologies and Services Division at Ingersoll Rand and be the expert customers trust on rotary screw, reciprocating, and Centac/ECC compressors—plus dryers, filtration, cooling towers, and more.

Scope of impact

• Field installation, maintenance, and repair at customer sites for Ingersoll Rand-manufactured equipment and associated compressed air components.
• Use precision diagnostic tools and methods to troubleshoot and validate performance.
• Continuously strengthen your knowledge of installation and repair standards; reference and understand operations and parts manuals.
• Deliver technical guidance and training to customers, prospects, field sales teams, and service trainees.
• Operate with autonomy: diagnose issues, recommend corrective actions, and submit accurate records/oral reports to the manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrate integrity in all business dealings; communicate findings clearly and logically.
• Produce legible, detailed service reports suitable for billing.
• Submit weekly timecards and expense reports with precision; manage company credit card and vehicle (if assigned) responsibly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years troubleshooting industrial/commercial mechanical systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months; no major/frequent violations (including but not limited to DUI in past 5 years, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple minor infractions/preventable collisions within 3 years).
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms with noisy equipment, extreme weather, precarious places, and around high voltage per NFPA or equivalent standards.
• Regular use of hands/fingers; frequent walking, stooping, kneeling; able to lift/move per company safety policy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; adept with smartphones/tablets and network-based systems.
• Customer-centric communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills; cost-conscious travel habits.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for compressor systems and related machinery.

Preferred

• EPA 608 / F-GAS 303/2008/CE/ISHRAE certifications (refrigeration experience/certification a plus).
• Background with compressed air systems, centrifugal technologies, and controls; familiarity with dryers, cooling towers, and filtration.
• Coursework/degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or HVAC: AC/DC circuits, wiring diagrams/schematics, motors/controls, PLCs, HVAC electricity/controls, refrigeration systems; refrigerant certification helpful. Military or equivalent mechanical experience valued. Candidates with equivalent skills but no formal program may be considered.

Travel & schedule

• Occasional training travel: 1–2 times annually for about one week each (5–10%).
• Participate in an on-call rotation; some evenings/weekends during assigned weeks.

Rewards & growth

Thrive in an ownership culture with comprehensive benefits: medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision, wellness programs, life insurance, a robust 401(k), paid time off, and an employee stock grant.

About Ingersoll Rand

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR) delivers technology-driven, mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands. Our teams perform where conditions are most complex and demanding—creating customers for life through expertise, productivity, and efficiency. Learn more at www.IRCO.com.

Technical proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems

Tools & platforms

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

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.