Breaker Technician

Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm (Varies)
Overtime required as needed

 

Pay
DOE, compensation depending on experience

 

Overview
Hands on shop role repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and re manufacturing electrical power distribution equipment, from a single circuit breaker to complete substations.

 

What you will do
• Read breaker evaluations and work orders, then complete requested service
• Disassemble and reassemble circuit breakers with accurate documentation
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and complete repairs
• Work safely around stored energy mechanisms
• Read schematics and wiring diagrams and follow OEM manuals and detailed instructions
• Test and electrically operate breakers including charge, close, and trip functions
• Operate test equipment relevant to breaker type
• Recondition and verify key electrical components such as motors, relays, coils, and aux switches
• Support onsite and emergency jobs when needed after training
• Maintain good housekeeping in your work area

• Routine mechanical tasks

 

What we are looking for
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong mechanical aptitude with solid electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs
• Ability to use measuring tools such as vernier caliper, micrometer, and tape measure
• Willingness to read and study OEM manuals and technical literature
• Comfortable with basic computer use including Excel, PDF, and Outlook
• Must have your own tools
• Detail oriented, organized, team player, strong communication, able to work at a fast pace
• Willingness to travel to some job sites after training

 

Skill mix
• Mechanical skills about 80 percent
• Electrical skills about 20 percent

 

Physical requirements
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Occasional reaching or working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Frequent walking
• Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion
• Lifting includes occasional up to 75 pounds, frequent up to 50 pounds, and continuous up to 25 pounds

 

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