Hydro Team Field Leader

Hydro Field Team Leader If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work—if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us! 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! Pay Rate Details: $105000 - $115000 Responsibilities & Expectations: As a Hydro Field Team Leader, you will lead the safe and successful field execution of hydroelectric generator inspection, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment projects at customer sites throughout North America. This is a hands-on field leadership role for an experienced hydro or large-generator professional who can direct crews, provide technical guidance, solve problems in the field, and serve as a key point of contact for our customers. You will be responsible for field execution involving hydro generator stators, rotors, and associated equipment while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and customer expectations are achieved. Field Leadership & Project Execution: Lead and provide day-to-day direction to field service crews performing hydro generator inspection, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment work. Coordinate daily field activities, manpower, tooling, equipment, and work priorities to keep projects safely and effectively moving forward. Provide technical leadership throughout stator and rotor repair activities, including winding-related work, inspections, disassembly, repair, reassembly, and testing. Monitor project progress and communicate schedule, resource, technical, quality, and safety concerns to project leadership. Ensure field work is performed in accordance with project scope, customer requirements, IPS procedures, and applicable safety and quality standards. Identify field conditions that may affect project scope, schedule, cost, or execution and escalate issues promptly. Technical Responsibilities: Provide hands-on technical support for inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of hydroelectric generators. Support the full scope of hydro generator stator and rotor repair activities and associated electrical testing. Perform, oversee, and interpret generator testing as applicable, including insulation resistance (Megger), polarization index (PI), Hipot, winding resistance, Doble testing, EL-CID, and other diagnostic testing. Identify equipment failures, abnormal conditions, and potential root causes and work with Engineering and Project Management to develop appropriate solutions. Safely operate or oversee the use of field equipment and tooling including torch sets, electrical test equipment, forklifts, personnel lifts, and other specialized equipment. Review field findings, measurements, testing results, and repair documentation to ensure accurate reporting and quality execution. Customer & Team Leadership: Serve as a key onsite point of contact between IPS field personnel, Project Management, Engineering, and customer stakeholders. Communicate project status, technical findings, field conditions, and emerging concerns clearly and professionally. Work closely with Project Managers and Engineering to resolve technical and execution challenges. Support proposal development, repair recommendations, technical solutions, and future project opportunities by providing field expertise and lessons learned. Provide customer and market insight related to repair scope, execution challenges, equipment condition, and service opportunities. Coach and develop less-experienced field personnel and help strengthen IPS's hydro field service capabilities. Qualifications and Competencies: 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting hydroelectric generators, large rotating electrical equipment, generator field service, or closely related equipment. Demonstrated experience leading field crews, winding teams, generator repair activities, outages, or major field service projects. Direct experience with generator stator and rotor inspection, repair, winding, or refurbishment strongly preferred. Working knowledge of generator electrical testing such as Megger/IR, PI, Hipot, winding resistance, Doble, EL-CID, or similar diagnostic testing. Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify field problems and help determine appropriate repair solutions. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, procedures, test results, and repair documentation. Demonstrated ability to lead safely in an industrial field environment and hold team members accountable to safety and quality expectations. Strong customer-facing communication and the ability to professionally represent IPS at customer sites. Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-moving field environment and communicate effectively with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and customers. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred but not required when supported by significant relevant hydro generator or large rotating equipment field experience. Experience as a Lead Winder, Generator Specialist, Field Service Supervisor, Technical Field Advisor, Site Manager, Field Engineer, or similar field leadership role will be considered. Knowledge of associated power generation equipment including excitation systems, motors, transformers, switchgear, relays, breakers, and variable-speed drives is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Valid driver's license and ability to meet IPS driving requirements. Ability and willingness to travel up to 80%, including extended assignments at customer locations that may last several weeks depending on project requirements. 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 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 40,000 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. 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. IPS PowerServe