Circuit Breaker Shop Technician

Overview

Join the Leader in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering & training.  We are seeking experienced Circuit Breaker Shop Technician.

Responsibilities

• Work on low & medium voltage circuit breakers, including GE, Westinghouse, Powell, ABB, ITE, and many others. 
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, retrofit, test, and repair low, medium and high voltage switchgear to include the teardown and assembly of breakers, contactors and related switchgear and electrical apparatus, including:
  • High-voltage switchgear up to 3000A, SF-6 Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 13.8kV, 60Hz and 11kV, 50H
  • Medium-voltage switchgear up to 3100A, Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 15.5kV, 4.16kV, 60 Hz and 6/6kV, 50Hz
  • Low-voltage Switchgear up to 3000A, Air Circuit Breakers ATS, 480V, 60Hz and 400V, 50 Hz.

• Occasionally travel overnight to jobs sites for onsite breaker testing and repair.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED; prefer electro-mechanical training from trade school, apprenticeship or armed services.
• Previous experience with rebuilding, repairing, and retrofitting circuit breakers.
• 480V to 15KV circuit breaker experience desired.
• PEARL breaker certification desirable.
• Prefer testing skills and understand fundamental electrical and mechanical testing procedures.
• Experience at an OEM breaker manufacturer a plus.
• Strong mechanical skills and experience desired such as industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment will be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers and other switchgear apparatus desirable.
• Experience at correctly using tools and testing equipment including Megger, digital multimeter, Hi-Pot tester, Oil Dielectric strength tester, multiamps relay tester, primary & secondary injection set, cable fault detector, & oscilloscope desirable
• Prefer experience reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to stay Drug-Free; you will be required to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be willing to travel around 20% of the time.
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