Generator Field Service Technician

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. 

What you will be doing: 

As a Generator Field Service Technician you will service, repair and maintain diesel and gas engine driven standby generators in the field. So, essentially you will help our residential, commercial and industrial clients keep their power on.

As we grow, we are hiring at all levels of skill & experience to include:

• Preventative maintenance: scheduled services for oil & filter changes, change spark plugs, check coolant and filters
• Inspections: visual inspections on mechanical and electrical systems
• Cleaning: oil, fuel and air filters, cooling system and outside of the unit
• Testing: Load bank, automatic transfer switch (ATS) and function testing
• Troubleshooting: alternators, wiring harness, switches, switchgear, battery systems, engine
• Diagnosis: failure analysis, battery systems using multimeter and other meter tools
• Commissioning & Start Ups: design review, testing, switchgear, program control panel and network
• Brands: Kohler, CAT, Cummins, Generac, Deere, Onan, MTU, Volvo, Mitsubishi, Detroit Diesel, Asco, Atlas Copco, etc. up to 2.5 meg

• Customer Service: communicate all information to customers in a way they understand the issues & resolutions

• Documentation: complete reports on the work you have completed

Don’t have all these skills yet…no worries as we have a successful training program to get you the training you need. However, you will need the below qualifications and competencies.

What you will need: 

• Graduation from a Technical school is desired to include generators, diesel, power gen, electric power, relay or substation technology, etc.
• Some experience in repair or maintenance of generators preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mechanical aptitude will work in lieu of technical school and generator experience
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Requires 3+ years of driving experience
• Must have satisfactory driving record with the ability to obtain a DOT medical certification
• Ability to service clients after hours and on-call as needed
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, operating manuals and safety guidelines
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 75 lbs. in weight  
• Ability to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions

Benefits: 

•         Paid Time Off (PTO)

•         401k Employer Match

•         Bonus Incentives 

•         Tuition Reimbursement Program 

•         Medical, Dental and Vision plans

•         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

•         Generator Training Program

•         Company vehicle once trained

•         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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