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What they do
A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in a variety of customer locations such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Workers in this field can specialize in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment just to name a few. These roles may work in a variety of remote locations and can travel up to multiple locations in a day.
$56,042 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k Employer Match
- Bonus Incentives
- Extensive Training & Career Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And more!
Responsibilities & Expectations:
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.- 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
- 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 equivalent 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
- Must have at least 3 years of experience operating a vehicle with a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
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 You'll thrive at IPS if you...
- Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high standards and commit to a safe, ethical workplace.
- Value teamwork and accountability. You work well with others, take responsibility, serve others, and deliver on your commitments.
- Focus on the customer. You are dedicated to providing an unmatched customer experience and exceeding expectations.
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit. You're proactive, innovative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate effectively and with purpose. You keep everyone informed with clear, concise communication.
- Stay curious and love to learn.