Switchgear Technician
About The Position
Integrated Power Services (IPS) is the leading North American solution provider for power management, electro-mechanical and rotating assets. Serving customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil & gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, and cement. IPS defines world-class electric motor and generator repair, and Power Management every day. When you work for IPS, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Requirements
- Able to read and interpret drawings/diagrams and specifications (electrical, mechanical and connection)
- Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills
- Able to work with minimal direction or supervision
- Have experience with health and safety programs including lock out tag out
- Ability to travel locally and overnight
- Available and willing to work flexible hours, overtime and weekends as required, willingness to be on call
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge on how to operate and interpret readings from an insulation resistance test, ratio, primary and secondary injection, hi-pot, etc. preferred
- NETA Certification preferred
- A minimum of six years of low and medium voltage switchgear testing and repair preferred
- Experience with low and medium voltage pad mount transformers preferred
Responsibilities
- Inspect, test and maintain complex low, medium and high voltage electrical power distribution equipment, such as automatic transfer switches, circuit breakers, contactors, control systems, relays, and transformers
- Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Test equipment to detect malfunctioning, broken parts, and determine resistance, using various testing equipment
- Prepare reports, making repair/replacement recommendations, and explain inspection results
- Perform work in compliance with operating policies and procedures
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Employer Match
- On-the-job Training
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Safety shoe & glasses reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
