Integrated Power Services Careers

Who We Are:  

IPS opened its doors in 2007 to become the industry's leading service provider, offering single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure. Today, IPS has the industry's largest network of remanufacturing locations, distribution centers, and field service offices across North America and the United Kingdom, serving over 30,000 customer locations across a wide range of end uses, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil and gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, cement, hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, and data centers. 

IPS offers excellent career growth opportunities and is expanding its talented workforce to meet rising demand. By joining IPS, you'll learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a team committed to our shared values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit. 

Expectations:

We are seeking a skilled Senior Engineer to join our Indiana, PA team. This successful candidate will have experience with motor and/or generator repair and may support other sites within the North Region as needed and for more complex issues. This role demands a blend of deep technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to drive the development and implementation of innovative repair services and electrical designs.  This position will be responsible for performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to develop engineered solutions and for providing technical support for both in-shop and field repairs and provide technical support and consultation to the Indiana sales team.       

Unmatched Customer Service: 

• Actively participate in the IPS UCE tier meeting process – UCE1 and above 
• Provide engineering and technical support to the Indiana PA team as a primary focus.  Support other service centers in the North Region as needed. 
• Ensure that IPS solutions meet customer expectations and applicable industry standards. 
• Assist with implementation of quality improvement actions
• Ensure compliance with operating policies and procedures
• Utilize Continuous Improvement Process Solution (CIPS) tools and Processes to deliver continued quality and productivity to our customers
• Enforce strict safety protocols and compliance with regulatory requirements in all engineering and shop activities

Soft Skills:  

• Innovative Thinking: Embracing innovation and creativity is key to staying competitive in today's dynamic business environment.
• Adaptability: Markets and industries are constantly evolving, and IPS leaders must be flexible and adaptable. A successful IPS leader must pivot quickly in response to changing market conditions, emerging trends, and unexpected challenges
• Collaborative Leadership: Effective leadership involves fostering collaboration and teamwork across departments.
• Resilience and Persistence: Should demonstrate resilience, perseverance, and a willingness to learn from failures to ultimately drive success
• Ethical Conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and integrity is essential in all business dealings. Should prioritize honesty, transparency, and fairness in their interactions with clients, partners, and team members to build lasting trust and credibility
• Accountability:  Should demonstrate ownership of decisions with both positive and negative outcomes.  Proactive in sharing best practices and lessons learned
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Always seeking to improve delivery and outcomes
• Ability to relate well with others in a professional and knowledgeable manner

Responsibilities:

This candidate should possess a comprehensive knowledge of rotating machinery, including motors, generators, and the principles of mechanical design and analysis. Successful candidates thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively, and responds quickly and effectively to new challenges and opportunities.   

• Supporting and facilitating the shop's daily operations and addressing complex engineering challenges.
• Collaborating with customers, offering field support for failure analysis, and troubleshooting issues on-site.
• Conducting thorough Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCA) on equipment failures.
• Creating detailed technical drawings and specifications for the fabrication, construction, modification, and maintenance of devices, parts, and equipment.
• Driving continuous improvement in processes, procedures, documentation, and the development of tooling and equipment.
• Gaining expertise in motor/generator operational theories and repair methodologies, along with understanding IPS’s technical capabilities.
• Ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory standards.
• Establishing and refining design standards and best practices.
• Write failure reports with critical technical analysis
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely project delivery.
• Manage and support shop with capital improvements and integration of new capital manufacturing assets
• Availability for travel up to 15% to provide client and field engineer support as necessary.

Qualifications and Competencies:  

• B.S. or M.S. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred – open to other based on combination of degree and direct technical experience
• Preferred qualification: 5+ years’ experience with electrical motor design, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting  
• Experience performing RCFA to determine failure mode 
• Experience with the design, manufacturing, application, repair, testing, maintenance, and diagnostics, of electric motors and generators
• Ability to perform advanced diagnostic assessments to troubleshoot motor, generator, and control issues with applicable test equipment
• In-depth knowledge of vibration analysis and relevant standards (e.g., API 610, 617, 670, ISO 1940, 10816).
• Understanding of various bearing types, lubrication systems in rotating equipment, and associated standards.
• Ability to perform RCFA and develop technical solutions to OEM and aftermarket design-related problems
• Provide technical phone support for service centers and field service personnel
• Provide technical support to the sales team, participate in customer visits, customer and sales training
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to prioritize and maintain high degree of organization
• Excellent time management
• Ability to communicate technical data in a clear and concise manner
• Poses excellent written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of industry standards related to rotating equipment, such as IEEE/NEMA/IEC/API/ISO/ANSI.
• Proficiency in CAD, SOLIDWORKS, and Finite Element Analysis methods
• Experience in fabrication, machining, manufacturing, machine repair, or related fields
• Demonstrated capability to manage diverse tasks independently
• Skills in analyzing technical specifications and developing detailed design/service proposals

Benefits:  

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Employer Match
• 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.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background 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.

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