Switchgear Technician

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.

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.

We are looking for a talented Switchgear Repair Technician to troubleshoot, test and inspect complex electrical switch gear systems and operate on all types of test equipment. As an IPS Switchgear Repair Technician you will demonstrate strong repair skills and commitment for providing an Unmatched Customer Experience.

• Inspect, test and maintain complex low, medium and high voltage electrical power distribution equipment, such as automatic transfer switches, circuit breakers, contractors, 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

• 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 switch gear testing and repair (preferred)
• Experience with low and medium voltage pad mount transformers (preferred)
• 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

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• On-the-job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Safety shoe & glasses reimbursement
• 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.