Field Service Technician

Integrated Power Services•Burlington, CO

21h

About The Position

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Technician to inspect, test, troubleshoot, start up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including systems up to 500 kV. The technician also performs moderately complex relay calibration and power metering, tests relays and electrical equipment, troubleshoots and repairs automatic transfer switches, and communicates with customers to plan work and respond to service needs. The role involves customer-demand-driven travel, which may be local or overnight and may include weekends. Technicians rotate emergency on-call duty and must be willing to work flexible hours, overtime, and weekends. Work may be performed independently or with a team, following electrical safety procedures and company policies. The technician also helps ensure safety compliance and conducts safety training and inspections.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience operating a vehicle and a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency with tools and testing equipment, including Megger, digital multimeter, Hi-Pot tester, Oil Dielectric strength tester, multiamps relay tester, primary and secondary injection set, cable fault detector, and oscilloscope.
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends, and willingness to be on call.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adhere to electrical safety procedures and work safely alone or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Apprenticeship or armed services experience.
Working knowledge of industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment.
Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers, and other switchgear apparatus.
Experience reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.
OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR, First Aid, BBP, or AED training.

Responsibilities

Communicate directly with customers in a timely manner and plan work.
Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems up to 500 kV.
Perform moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
Test electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relays.
Handle low-, medium-, and high-voltage switches, MCCs, IR scanning, surge arrestors, voltage regulators, and related equipment.
Perform Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, and DC Hipot testing on cables.
Troubleshoot and repair automatic transfer switches.
Test low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
Work safely independently and as part of a team, adhering to electrical safety procedures.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, and conduct safety training and inspections.
Travel as required by customer demand, locally or overnight, potentially including weekends.