Integrated Power Services Careers

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. 

Responsibilities and Expectations: 

We are looking for a skilled Switchgear Repair Specialist to operate and manage the switchgear testing and repair segment for the IPS Winnipeg service center. As an IPS Switchgear Repair Specialist you will work with your team to demonstrate strong repair skills and commitment to providing an Unmatched Customer Experience (UCE). 

• Inspect, test, and maintain low, medium, and high voltage electrical power distribution equipment.
• Partner with sales team to draft quote proposals for future work.
• Lead a team of repair technicians on-site.
• Provide technical guidance to the team and to customers.
• Draft and finalize inspection and maintenance reports for customers in conjunction with the technicians.
• Provide information back to the service center to quote site repairs.
• Develop new customer interest by partnering up with sales team for onsite calls.
• Support existing customer base by providing World Class services.

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Minimum of 5 years of low, medium, and high voltage switchgear testing, repair, and quoting
• 2+ years’ experience working with low and medium voltage pad mount transformers – testing, oil sampling, and component change out preferred.
• 3 years’ experience working with protection relays.
• 3 years’ experience of leading a team of repair technicians preferred.
• NETA certification preferred.
• Electrical journeyperson or Certified Engineering Technologist required at minimum.
• Experience with different types of manufacture’s equipment and breakers including contactors, relays, control systems, air magnetics, vacuum, oil filled, etc.
• Knowledgeable on how to operate and interpret the readings from an insulation resistance tester, ductor, ratio, primary and secondary injection, hi-pot, turn-to-turn resistance tester and a Doble power factor test set.
• Strong analytical skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Have experience with health and safety programs including lock out tag out.
• Able to work overtime when needed.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home as customers require (30%).
• Valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Valid passport – travel to US for training on occasion.

Benefits:  

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• RRSP Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• 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.