SWITCHGEAR TECHNICIAN

Electric Motor & Contracting•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

Electric Motor & Contracting Company, Inc. is seeking a Power Systems/Switchgear Technician for its Chesapeake, Virginia facility. The company is an independently owned repair facility for electrical rotating machinery, pumps, and switchgear, with a clean, air-conditioned, state-of-the-art shop. The position involves working with low- and medium-voltage switchgear, protective relaying, and controls, including operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair. The majority of the work consists of in-house breaker overhauls, though training in both field testing/troubleshooting and in-shop breaker overhauls is required. The technician will also troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in the shop and field, train personnel, travel to customer sites, and help maintain safe working conditions. Employees must be available for overtime as needed, including extended shifts or days and emergent call-in work outside their assigned shift.

Requirements

Knowledge of NETA standards, IEEE specifications, and NEMA specifications as they apply to low- and medium-voltage switchgear.
Technical understanding and practical application of switchgear, protective relaying, and switchgear controls, including operation, maintenance, and testing.
Hands-on experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear, including disassembly, component inspection and repair, reassembly, and testing.
Training and experience in both field testing/troubleshooting and in-shop breaker overhauls.
Previous experience in the power distribution industry.
NETA or NICET Level 2 or higher Electrical Power Testing Certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to pass a medical physical.
Ability to pass background and drug screening.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and climb and work at heights.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate professionally with customers and vendors.
Ability to multitask without supervision.
Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and email.
Committed, self-motivated, innovative, and able to maintain a positive, can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training, technical trade school training (such as AVO Substation Maintenance or Relay Testing), or a college degree.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, test, disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble low- and medium-voltage switchgear and related components.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in the shop and in the field.
Train personnel to troubleshoot, repair, and test power distribution equipment.
Travel to customer sites as required.
Maintain safe working conditions for all personnel.
Work overtime as needed, including extended shift hours or days and emergent call-in work outside the assigned shift.