Breaker Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans electrical parts.
• Removes and reinstalls electrical components on circuit breakers with documentation.
• Reads breaker evaluation and work order and performs the service the customer is requesting.
• Disassembles circuit breakers.
• Works safely on stored energy mechanisms.
• Troubleshoots and repairs circuit breakers.
• Reads manuals and follows detailed instructions on adjusting equipment.
• Reads schematic, point-to-point and one-line wiring diagrams.
• Tests and troubleshoots electrical wiring.
• Electrically operates a circuit breaker from wiring schematic (charge, close and trip).
• Operates test equipment relevant to breaker type.
• Takes electrical parts off a breaker to recondition them (aux switch, motor, relay, coils).
• Makes sure electric parts work properly before putting them on a breaker.
• Supports onsite and emergency jobs when needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot 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 troubleshoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs.
• Ability to lift 50-pounds.
• Ability and willingness to read and study OEM manuals and technical literature.
• Mechanically inclined, must have your own tools.
• Ability to 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.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Familiarly with computers and programs like excel, PDF, outlook.
• Strong electrical skills. 20%
• Strong mechanical skills. 80%
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communications.
• 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.

Pay

DOE - Compensation Depending On Experience