Centrifugal Compressor Field Service Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Compensation: Starting at $35.00 – $50.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications; full-time hourly. $3,000 Sign On Bonus!

What a Day Looks Like

Morning kicks off with a service ticket for a Centac unit across town. You load precision gauges and tools, review wiring diagrams, and head to a customer site. On arrival, you assess the compressed air system, complete a 47-point inspection, and verify the health of supporting equipment like refrigerated and desiccant dryers. You troubleshoot vibration trends and air quality readings, track down a control anomaly in the schematic, and bring a Turbo Air compressor back within spec. Before leaving, you document everything in work orders and time sheets, coordinate parts with the Service Coordinator, and brief the customer on improvements including Package CARE, Preventive Maintenance, Diagnostics, Audits, and Leak Detection options. Another customer calls—an installation start-up is scheduled for tomorrow—so you verify parts availability and align with a supplier on procedures.

Your Impact

• Commission, start up, install, maintain, and repair centrifugal compressors (Centac and Turbo Air) and related compressed air components.
• Use precision measuring tools to diagnose complex issues in compressed air equipment.
• Interpret wiring diagrams and schematics to investigate and resolve technical problems.
• Complete digital work orders, maintenance checklists, and daily time reporting with accuracy.
• Advise customers on system optimization and Ingersoll Rand service programs that boost uptime and efficiency.
• Perform safety assessments in dynamic environments and execute 47-point preventive maintenance on a wide range of compressors and dryers.
• Partner with Service Coordinators and operations to source and stage parts and supplies for jobs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners to align on procedures, practices, and policies.
• Conduct basic vibration analysis and air quality troubleshooting.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with centrifugal compressors.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months. No major or frequent violations, including (but not limited to): DUI within the past 5 years, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple minor infractions/preventable collisions within the past 3 years.
• Comfort working in mechanical rooms and other varied conditions: high noise, extreme weather, elevated or confined spaces, and around high voltage per NFPA or equivalent standards.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work: frequent use of hands/fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling, and regularly lifting/moving weights per safety policy.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer tools; proficiency with smartphones/tablets (e.g., iPad) and network-based systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.

Travel and Schedule

• Daily travel to customer locations in the region.
• Occasional overtime and periodic overnight travel.

Benefits That Back You

We believe in ownership—of results, well-being, and our impact. Expect medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance, a robust 401(k), paid time off, and an employee stock grant, among other benefits—so you can thrive on and off the job.

About Ingersoll Rand

Ingersoll Rand powers mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 80+ respected brands. Our people build customer relationships that last by tackling the toughest operating conditions with innovation, accountability, and an ownership mindset. Learn more at www.IRCO.com.

Equal Employment 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.

Technical Proficiency

• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems