What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breaker Tech position at Integrated Power Services?
At IPS, we're all about exceptional service and exceptional people. IPS is seeking a dynamic Breaker Technician to join our team who loves hands-on work, takes pride in their craft, and wants to have a meaningful impact. In this role, no day will be the same. You'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment while delivering top-notch service to our customers to keep their equipment running. You’ll be able to work alongside some of the best technicians in the industry utilizing the latest technology tools and equipment. As a company, we prioritize safety in everything we do and offer opportunities for growth, job longevity, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a role that values your skills and dedication, IPS is where you’ll thrive.
Responsibilities & Expectations :
- Apply mechanical, electrical and related knowledge to repair, rebuild, modify and test low and medium voltage circuit breakers.
- Perform the systematic disassembly and reassembly of circuit breakers and subassembly parts from an individual component level to a fully functional, operational unit
- Evaluate, inspect, assess and document damage, repairs and maintenance required to repair, rebuild or modify circuit breakers and its components
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, ac and dc schematic diagrams, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, breaker control wiring diagrams, and trip curves
- Install and program custom retrofit trip unit kits per customer and manufacturers’ guidelines and specifications
- Perform diagnostic tests using high current, high potential, insulation resistance, and contact resistance test sets to determine the condition of equipment
- Properly prepare, clean and recondition components using a variety of techniques such as sandblasting, polishing, painting, plating and other methods
- Maintain personal work area in a neat and organized manner that promotes efficient workmanship
- Install optional control devices and control wiring using schematics and wiring diagrams
- Produce routine reports and record, compute and process electrical test information in accordance with accepted, standard practice
- Provides customer on-site support for field service operations.
- Provide and maintain personal tools
- Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor
If you are a very experienced auto-mechanic or if you have worked repairing industrial size breakers before, you could be a great candidate for this role.
Qualifications and Competencies :
You’ll thrive at IPS if you :
Who We Are :
At Integrated Power Services (IPS), we're committed to empowering you to make a meaningful impact. As the industry's leading and fastest-growing service provider, IPS offers single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure across North America and the United Kingdom. We serve over 30,000 essential customer locations, from renewable energy pioneers to hospitals, manufacturers, and municipalities, helping them avoid costly downtime and ensure mission-critical operations.
When you join IPS, you're joining a team that's revolutionizing equipment and process reliability across diverse sectors, from power generation to petrochemicals, and beyond. You'll learn from industry experts, grow alongside a talented workforce, and be part of a company that is built on the Shared Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Benefits :
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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