Intern - Mechanical

Why IPS?

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!

Responsibilities & Expectations:

As an IPS Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in the disassembly and assembly of AC/DC motors, generators, gearboxes, and related equipment. You'll use innovative, analytical, and problem-solving skills to repair a variety of industrial equipment while supporting our culture of continuous improvement.

We'll provide on-the-job training with tasks that align with the FAME program curriculum throughout the semester. Your responsibilities may include:

• Cleaning, Stripping, and Painting: Operate steam cleaners, parts washers, and sandblasters to clean internal and external parts. You'll also paint repaired motors before they are shipped to customers.
• Diagnosing and Repairing: Help diagnose incoming units, then disassemble, repair, and assemble them for shipment. This includes performing mechanical rebuilds on rotating equipment like electric motors, pumps, and fans.
• Measurements and Testing: Use various tools such as dial indicators, micrometers, multi-meters, and meggers to measure and record data. This includes winding resistance, RTD and heater resistances, and mechanical fits and clearances.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in daily operational discussions about customer products.
• Safety First: Consistently adhere to all safety procedures and wear the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Demonstrate ability to correctly fill out and consistently follow proper procedures
• Operate hand tools in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to understand, perform and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs

Qualifications and Competencies:

• 1-5 years of AC/DC motor experience preferred
• Able to perform basic math functions
• Capability to diagnose and repair industrial electric motors, fans, pumps, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment
• Able to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures
• Excellent technical and mechanical skills
• Self-starter and highly motivated person

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.

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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