Field Service Technician
- Burlington, NC, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- Must have at least 3 years of experience operating a vehicle with a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Why IPS?
If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work - if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!
Benefits:
· Paid Time Off (PTO) · 401k Employer Match · Bonus Incentives · Extensive Training & Career Development Programs · Tuition Reimbursement Program · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · And more!
Pay Rate Details:
Responsibilities & Expectations:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Field Service Technician to join our team.
- Communicate directly with customers in a timely manner and plan work. Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low, medium, and high voltage (up to 500kV) electrical systems, and perform moderately complex relay calibration and power metering
- Test electro-mechanical, solid state, and microprocessor-based relays
- Handle low/medium/high voltage switches, MCCs, IR scanning, surge arrestors, voltage regulators, and more
- 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
- Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends, and willingness to be on call
- Work safely alone and as part of a team, closely adhering to all electrical safety procedures. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies and conduct safety training and inspections
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Must have at least 3 years of experience operating a vehicle with a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED required; apprenticeship, or armed services preferred
- Proficient in using tools and testing equipment, including Megger, digital multimeter, Hi-Pot tester, Oil Dielectric strength tester, multiamps relay tester, primary & secondary injection set, cable fault detector, and oscilloscope
- Working knowledge of industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment is beneficial. Desirable to have working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers, and other switchgear apparatus
- Prefer candidates with experience in reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams
- Travel is customer demand-driven and can be local or overnight and may include weekends
- Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training
You’ll thrive at IPS if you…
- Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
- Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
- Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You’re proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
- Stay curious and love to learn. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.
Who We Are:
At IPS, we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 40,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.
When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and driving record investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.
More about this job
Skills
- IPS
- Communication skills
- Troubleshoot
- Gather data
- Ensure compliance with safety legislation
- Inspection
- Electrical wiring diagrams
- CPR
- First Aid
- Teamwork
- Customer experience