Centrifugal Compressor Service Technician

Senior Centrifugal Compressor Service Technician – Compression Technologies and Services serves customers by installing, trouble shooting, repairing and maintaining our centrifugal compressor product lines including, Centac and Turbo Air models, along with additional compressed air system components. You will use precision measuring tools for diagnostic trouble shooting of compressed air equipment. In addition, you need to have knowledge of all operations and parts manuals associated with all equipment.

• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with customers and co-workers.
• Provides technical assistance on equipment pre-commissioning and start-ups, installations and repairs of compressed air systems. Including “hands-on” work to assure equipment operates to customer’s requirement with limited guidance from the Master Technician.
• Conducts safety assessments of a continuously changing working environment.
• Able to read wiring schematics and diagrams for all equipment.
• Serves as technical support for customers and Customer Service Managers.
• Able to research complex technical problem and find solutions
• Documents service and installation activities by completing work orders for each job, maintenance checklist and daily time sheets.
• Increases Ingersoll Rand customer’s awareness of how Ingersoll Rand products, services and solutions; such as Package Care, Preventative Maintenance, Diagnostics, Audits and Leak Detection can benefit their operations.
• Maintains rapport with customers by addressing complaints, identifying solutions, suggesting improved methods and techniques and recommending system improvements.
• Explains practices, procedures, and policies to reach agreement with suppliers and others outside of the job area.
• Performs tasks requiring analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Utilize standard IR tools for problem solving (i.e. 9 step problem solving, 5 why s, Field issue escalation process )
• Provides assistance and training to Apprentices and Field Service Technicians.
• Ensures proper operation of compressed air equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements and 47 point inspections on a wide variety of compressors, refrigerated dryers, desiccant dryers and additional compressed air components.
• Works with Service Coordinator on ordering and gathering parts and supplies necessary to complete installations and repairs.
• Daily travel to customer sites, occasional overtime, and sporadic on-call emergency service is required to meet customers’ needs.
• Advanced network systems installations ( IMMC/ASC, X Series Automation)
• Basic vibration troubleshooting
• Basic Air Quality ( system compressor/dryer – air treatment)

• Desired applicants will have 5-8 years’ experience of troubleshooting industrial/commercial mechanical systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Desired degree program in Electrical/Electronics Technology or HVAC with advanced knowledge of some or all of the following: AC/DC circuits, wiring diagrams/schematics, motors/controls, PLCs, HVAC electricity, controls, refrigeration systems and/or refrigerant certification. Candidates who possess this knowledge or skills but have not completed a formal program may be considered.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and other basic computer usage. Proficiency with hand held computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad) and network bases
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced customer service skills including conflict management and opportunity development/consulting
• Use of advanced troubleshooting tools
• Candidates will use Ingersoll Rand provided tools
• Attend required Ingersoll Rand training
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic 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.
• EPA 608 /F-GAS 303/2008/CE/ISHRAE Certification Preferred (Refrigeration experience/certification a plus).
• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage) with NFPA or equivalent standards.
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move weight limits in line with the safety policy.

Category

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Education

High School or Equivalent

Experience

5 to 8 years

Job type

Full time