Lead Conversion Technician

At IPS, we're all about exceptional service and exceptional people. We're looking for a passionate Lead Conversion Technician who takes pride in their craft and wants to have a meaningful impact. You'll get to apply your knowledge and skills to solve complex problems and help critical industries keep their equipment running. 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:

The Lead Conversion Technician will be responsible for driving operational efficiency and productivity within the conversion team, ensuring that breaker conversions, switchgear modifications, and other short-duration (8-32 hours) projects are organized, executed, and completed on schedule. This role requires strong organizational skills, technical expertise, and the ability to mentor and develop team members. The Lead Conversion Technician will also play a pivotal role in the growth of the department by aligning processes with project timelines, optimizing workflow, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Team Leadership & Supervision: Manage, guide, and oversee the Conversion Technicians, ensuring efficient workflow, high-quality workmanship, and adherence to company standards. Act as the primary point of contact for the team regarding job responsibilities and project execution
• Project Scheduling & Workflow Coordination: Plan and assign daily tasks for breaker conversions, switchgear modification projects, and other short-duration (8-32 hour) projects. Balance resources effectively to ensure timely completion of jobs while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Technical Oversight & Execution: Lead and participate in conversion and modification projects, ensuring that all work is performed accurately, efficiently, and meets engineering and safety specifications. Provide troubleshooting support and guidance as needed
• Training & Skill Development: Provide hands-on training and mentorship to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of team members. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring the team remains proficient in best practices and evolving technologies
• Time & Attendance Management: Monitor attendance, approve timecards, and manage overtime as necessary. Ensure team members adhere to schedules while optimizing labor efficiency
• Coverage & PTO Management: Approve paid time off (PTO) requests strategically to maintain adequate coverage and project continuity. Ensure at least two skilled team members are available at all times for critical operations
• Meeting Cadence: Attend a weekly meeting with your team to discuss challenges, action plans and key metrics along with a weekly UCE-2 meeting to stay aligned with organizational priorities and cross-departmental initiatives
• Performance Management & Accountability: Establish clear performance expectations, track productivity and quality, and provide regular feedback. Address performance issues proactively and collaborate with management on improvement plans when needed

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Safety-First Mindset: Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment while fostering an atmosphere of learning and development
• Commitment to Personal Growth: Show a proactive approach to enhancing your skills and knowledge within the role, leading by example for the team
• Patience and Mentorship: Exhibit patience and a supportive attitude, allowing team members to learn and grow within their positions
• Accountability: Maintain high standards of personal accountability, learning from mistakes and using them as opportunities for improvement
• Positive Leadership: Bring a positive, solutions-focused attitude to daily operations, fostering a motivated and cohesive team environment

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. You continuously seek new knowledge and grow personally and professionally.

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:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k 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 and driving record 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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