Brigades Electrician

Integrated Power Services

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a hands-on problem solver who loves to travel and provide exceptional customer service? IPS is seeking a dynamic Field Service Technician to join our team. In this role, no day will be the same. You'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment while delivering top-notch service to our customers. You’ll be able to work alongside some of the best technicians in the industry utilizing the latest technology tools and equipment. If you're passionate about your work, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working independently, IPS is the place for you. Apply now and start your adventure with us! IPS opened its doors in 2007 to become the industry's leading service provider, offering single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure. Today, IPS has the industry's largest network of remanufacturing locations, distribution centers, and field service offices across North America and the United Kingdom, serving over 30,000 customer locations across a wide range of end uses, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil and gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, cement, hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, and data centers. IPS offers excellent career growth opportunities and is expanding its talented workforce to meet rising demand. By joining IPS, you'll learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a team committed to our shared values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on AC/DC motor service experience (mining, dragline, or heavy industrial environment preferred).
Strong skills in vibration analysis, alignment, and bearing inspections.
Proven ability to lead teams and train technicians in the field.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures precisely.
Excellent problem-solving skills; able to adapt and think outside the box under pressure.
Strong customer focus with professional communication skills.
Basic computer literacy and technical report writing ability.
Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel locally and overnight, with availability for overtime, weekends, and on-call assignments.
Solid math skills, including fractions and percentages.

Nice To Haves

PdMA testing experience or equivalent diagnostic equipment.
Vibration Analysis ISO CAT II certification.
Experience installing and troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

Responsibilities

Represent IPS in a knowledgeable and professional manner, maintaining strong customer relationships.
Perform advanced diagnostics, including vibration analysis, thermographic imaging, and electrical testing as needed.
Conduct motor removal, installation, troubleshooting, and repair for AC/DC motors in industrial and mining environments.
Carry out precision tasks such as shaft alignment, bearing replacement, seal setting, and torquing critical components to specifications.
Provide on-the-job training and mentorship for field service technicians in advanced electrical and mechanical skills.
Assist with proposals, job walks, and defining work scopes for customer projects (preventive maintenance, reliability, motor change-outs, testing, etc.).
Ensure compliance with all IPS policies, procedures, and safety requirements, including completion of field service safety checklists.
Utilize test equipment such as Megger®, PdMA MCE, Multimeter, DLRO, and other diagnostic tools.
Perform DC motor/generator commutator inspections, including evaluation of commutator condition, brush holders, brush wear, and mica depth.
Clean electro-mechanical equipment using methods such as bead blasting, ice blasting, and solvent cleaning.
Prepare detailed service and technical reports with findings and recommendations.
Think creatively and problem-solve in challenging environments to minimize customer downtime.
Work independently or as part of a team to complete projects safely and effectively.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and IPS Engineering to overcome advanced failures and repairs.