Breaker Technician

Group CBS•Crown Point, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and re-manufacturing electrical equipment from a single circuit breaker to a complete substation. Candidates are required to work overtime as necessary.

Requirements

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 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.
Detail oriented, great attitude, team player, well organized.
Familiarity with computers and programs like excel, PDF, outlook.
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.

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.
Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned.