Lead Test Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

This position performs a broad variety of tests on equipment and manufactured parts to ensure that engineering standards, customer specifications, and IEEE standards are met. The primary operating voltages range from 69kV to 230kV.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical tests to verify transformer controls: gauge, instrument, and programmable controller operation.
• Carries out dielectric withstand and thermal capability tests, including impulse testing up to 1M V, applied potential testing up to 400kV, 3-phase 240Hz induced testing up to 100kV, and 3-phase 60Hz performance testing.
• Follows blueprints, diagrams, and manufacturer's specifications to set up and perform various tests on equipment, manufactured parts, and power supplies.
• Interprets test data, identifies technical problem solutions, and writes NCRs for quality issues during their assigned shift and off-shift.
• Makes repairs on assigned test equipment as needed.
• Performs necessary test calculations and prepares data electronically to confirm tests are complete and produce acceptable results.
• Prepares charts and graphs to indicate process trends.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures and actively participates in defined zero harm safety culture-driven initiatives.
• May perform special tests in the presence of customers or their representatives during witness testing.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess a BSEE (or equivalent) with no experience, or an AA degree in the electrical field with some related experience, or a high school diploma/GED with specialized electrical training and three years of experience, or a high school diploma/GED plus four years of progressive experience in QA testing.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be able to read electrical prints, technical requirements, and industry standards. They must also obtain arc flash training, follow safe electrical work practices, and take proper precautions to maintain arc flash boundaries for fellow testers and assemblers.

Skills

Knowledge of hand tools, ladders, electrical measuring meters, mechanical measuring devices, test equipment, system computers, and various computer-controlled test equipment. Ability to use a variety of equipment such as impulse generators, hi-pot testers, motor generators, power factor kits, SFRA sets, voltmeters, ammeters, watt meters, ohmmeters, bridges, oscilloscopes, and wave analyzers to test a variety of equipment and manufactured parts.

Benefits

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may vary based on project needs.