Rotating Equipment Service Technician (Centrifugal & Rotary Screw)

Job Description

Job Description

Rotating Equipment Service Technician (Centrifugal & Rotary Screw)

Territory: Frederick, MD to Westminster, MD

Do you enjoy cracking tough diagnostic puzzles and keeping critical operations online? At Ingersoll Rand, within our Industrial Technologies and Services Division, you’ll support customers who rely on rotary screw, reciprocating, and Centac/ECC compressors every day. Your expertise turns downtime into uptime—and customers into long‑term partners.

• You’ve spent 2+ years troubleshooting industrial or commercial mechanical systems.
• You’re comfortable around 120/208/240/480‑volt systems and can read schematics.
• You like using precision tools to isolate faults and verify performance.
• You communicate clearly—on paper and in person—and your reports are billing‑ready.
• You take pride in integrity, safe work practices, and cost‑smart travel habits.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair compressors and auxiliary equipment (dryers, filtration, cooling towers) at customer sites.
• Apply OEM operations and parts manuals to perform high‑quality service.
• Provide technical guidance to customers, prospects, field sales, and service trainees.
• Diagnose issues independently; recommend and execute corrective actions.
• Submit accurate timecards/expenses weekly; manage company assets, including credit cards and, if applicable, a company vehicle.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license held for 12+ months with no major/frequent violations (e.g., DUI within 5 years, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple recent infractions/preventable collisions within 3 years).
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms with noise, extreme weather exposure, precarious locations, and high‑voltage environments per NFPA or equivalent standards.
• Physical capability: frequent use of hands/fingers; walking, stooping, kneeling; and lifting/moving per safety policy limits.

• Microsoft Office fluency; confident with smartphones/tablets and connected tools.
• Customer service excellence—communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Mechanical proficiency to learn, diagnose, and service compressor systems and machinery.

• EPA 608 and/or F‑GAS 303/2008/CE/ISHRAE certifications; refrigeration experience.
• Hands‑on experience with compressed air systems, centrifugal technologies, and controls; startup expertise with rotary and centrifugal compressors.
• Familiarity with dryers, cooling towers, and filtration systems.
• Electrical/Electronic Technology or HVAC background: AC/DC circuits, wiring diagrams/schematics, motors/controls, PLCs, HVAC electricity/controls, refrigeration systems; refrigerant certification.
• Military or equivalent mechanical experience; strong skills without formal schooling considered.

• Training travel of 1–2 weeks per year total (approx. 5–10%).
• Shared on‑call rotation with the local service team for evening/weekend emergencies.

• VFDs and PLCs to monitor and control systems.
• Electrical systems at 120/208/240/480 volts.
• Mechanical/electrical/pneumatic troubleshooting, electrical repair, and maintenance practices.
• EPA compliance knowledge.

We practice personal ownership and support your well‑being with medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision, wellness programs, life insurance, a robust 401(k), paid time off, and an employee stock grant—plus more.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) operates with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Our mission‑critical flow creation and industrial solutions span 40+ brands and deliver in the most demanding settings. Our people earn customers for life through expertise, productivity, and efficiency. Discover more at

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.