Circuit Breaker Technician

Join the leader in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, and training. Shermco Industries is seeking an experienced Circuit Breaker Shop Technician.

Responsibilities

• Work on low and medium voltage circuit breakers, including brands such as GE, Westinghouse, Powell, ABB, ITE, and others.
• Occasionally travel overnight to job sites for onsite breaker testing and repair.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, retrofit, test, and repair low, medium, and high voltage switchgear.
• Perform teardown and assembly of breakers, contactors, and related switchgear and electrical apparatus.
• Handle high‑voltage switchgear up to 3000 A, SF‑6 vacuum circuit breakers (ATS), 13.8 kV, 60 Hz and 11 kV, 50 Hz.
• Handle medium‑voltage switchgear up to 3100 A, vacuum circuit breakers (ATS), 15.5 kV, 4.16 kV, 60 Hz and 6/6 kV, 50 Hz.
• Handle low‑voltage switchgear up to 3000 A, air circuit breakers (ATS), 480 V, 60 Hz and 400 V, 50 Hz.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; electro‑mechanical training from trade school, apprenticeship, or armed services preferred.
• Previous experience rebuilding, repairing, and retrofitting circuit breakers.
• Experience with 480 V to 15 kV circuit breakers desired.
• PEARL breaker certification desirable.
• Testing skills and understanding of fundamental electrical and mechanical testing procedures.
• Experience at an OEM breaker manufacturer a plus.
• Strong mechanical skills (industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment) beneficial.
• Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers, and other switchgear apparatus desirable.
• Proficiency with tools and testing equipment such as Megger, digital multimeter, Hi‑Pot tester, oil dielectric strength tester, multiamps relay tester, primary & secondary injection set, cable fault detector, and oscilloscope.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to stay drug‑free; pass a pre‑employment hair follicle drug test and periodic random drug tests.
• Acceptable pre‑employment criminal background check required.
• Physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 lb (with or without reasonable accommodations); must pass a fit‑for‑duty physical exam.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willing to travel approximately 20 % of the time.

Pay

USD $25.00 – USD $35.00 per hour.