Circuit Breaker Technician

Shermco Industries, Inc. • Irving, TX

114d • $25 - $35

About The Position

Join the Leader in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering & training. We are seeking experienced Circuit Breaker Shop Technician. Shermco Industries is seeking a Circuit Breaker Technician.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED; prefer electro-mechanical training from trade school, apprenticeship or armed services.
• Previous experience with rebuilding, repairing, and retrofitting circuit breakers.
• 480V to 15KV circuit breaker experience desired.
• PEARL breaker certification desirable.
• Prefer testing skills and understand fundamental electrical and mechanical testing procedures.
• Experience at an OEM breaker manufacturer a plus.
• Strong mechanical skills and experience desired such as industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment will be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers and other switchgear apparatus desirable.
• Experience at correctly using tools and testing equipment including Megger, digital multimeter, Hi-Pot tester, Oil Dielectric strength tester, multiamps relay tester, primary & secondary injection set, cable fault detector, & oscilloscope desirable.
• Prefer experience reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Work on low & medium voltage circuit breakers, including GE, Westinghouse, Powell, ABB, ITE, and many others.
• Occasionally travel overnight to jobs sites for onsite breaker testing and repair.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, retrofit, test, and repair low, medium and high voltage switchgear to include the teardown and assembly of breakers, contactors and related switchgear and electrical apparatus.
• Handle high-voltage switchgear up to 3000A, SF-6 Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 13.8kV, 60Hz and 11kV, 50H.
• Manage medium-voltage switchgear up to 3100A, Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 15.5kV, 4.16kV, 60 Hz and 6/6kV, 50Hz.
• Work with low-voltage Switchgear up to 3000A, Air Circuit Breakers ATS, 480V, 60Hz and 400V, 50 Hz.

Benefits

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees