Job Description

Who We Are:

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. 

National Field Services, an IPS company provides electrical testing and maintenance services to improve the reliability, safety and efficiency of customer’s equipment and facilities. Offering engineering services, NCCER accredited training, surplus power distribution equipment and more.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations: 

National Field Services, an IPS company is looking for a talented and dedicated Field Service Technician to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data of low, medium, and high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems, and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering. NFS Field Service Technicians demonstrate strong testing and troubleshooting skills and commitment to providing an Unmatched Customer Experience.

• Instrument transformer tests
• Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
• Test both electro-mechanical and solid-state relays
• Cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot
• Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting
• Low, Medium, and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner
• RTS or Protest relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, automatic transfer switching, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, VFD (variable frequency drives)
• Must have general PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills  
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record  
• Ability to travel locally and overnight    
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime and weekends as required, willingness to be on call   
• Work safely alone and as part of a team  
• Closely adhere to all electrical safety procedures
• Effectively contributes to a strong team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing mutual goals  

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Power, or similar experience/training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee) preferred 
• Must have at least 5 or more years of relevant experience
• NETA Certification (III or IV) highly preferred or equivalent skills/experience to become NETA Certified
• Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training

Physical Requirements:   

• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 75 lbs. in weight  
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time  
• Ability to perform manual labor for up to 12 or more hours per day  
• Acute hearing and strong field of vision  
• Ability to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions

Benefits: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives 
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• And more!

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 investigation and drug screen.

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