Breaker Technician

RI

Breaker Technician

Seymour, CT +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

    Responsible for repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and re-manufacturing electrical equipment from a single circuit breaker to a complete substation.

    **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

    May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned

    **QUALIFICATI ONS **

    • Ability to troubleshot 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 trouble shoot 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.

    • Ability to trouble shoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs.

    • Detail oriented, great attitude, team player, well organized.

    **KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED **

    • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

    • 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.

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE ****

    High school Diploma or equivalent required.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Occasional reaching/working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling

    • Frequent walking

    • Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion

    • Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 25 pounds.

    Compensation:

    $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

  • Locations
    Seymour, CT • Concord, NC • Sumner, WA