Breaker Technician
Breaker Technicians
Job Description
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Responsible for repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and re-manufacturing electrical equipment from a single circuit breaker to a complete substation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Cleans electrical parts.
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Removes and reinstalls electrical components on circuit breakers with documentation.
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Reads breaker evaluation and work order and performs the service the customer is requesting.
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Disassembles circuit breakers.
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Works safely on stored energy mechanisms.
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Troubleshoots and repairs circuit breakers.
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Reads manuals and follows detailed instructions on adjusting equipment.
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Reads schematic, point-to-point and one-line wiring diagrams.
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Tests and troubleshoots electrical wiring.
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Electrically operates a circuit breaker from wiring schematic (charge, close and trip)
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Operates test equipment relevant to breaker type.
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Takes electrical parts off a breaker to recondition them (aux switch, motor, relay, coils)
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Makes sure electric parts work properly before putting them on a breaker.
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Supports onsite and emergency jobs when needed.
May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to troubleshot electrical and mechanical problems and repair.
- Ability to maintain good housekeeping of designated work area.
- Ability to use measuring tools (vernier caliper, micrometer, tape measure, etc.)
- Ability to trouble shoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs.
- Ability to travel to some job sites if needed after being trained.
- Capable of lifting 50-pounds.
- Ability and willingness to read and study OEM manuals and technical literature.
- Mechanically inclined, must have your own tools.
- Ability to trouble shoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs.
- Detail oriented, great attitude, team player, well organized.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Strong electrical skills.
- Strong mechanical skills.
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communications.
- Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.
- Good time management skills; be able to multi-task
- Able to work at fast pace
- Work well in a team environment.
- Able to maintain confidential information.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High school Diploma or equivalent required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Occasional reaching/working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
- Frequent walking
- Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion
- Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Compensation:
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour
This position is located at 79 Main Street, Seymour, CT. View the Google Map in full screen.