Switchgear Testing Technician

Description

• Assist with product testing to ensure proper operation prior to shipment.
• Mentor less experienced personnel.
• Assist with demonstrating proper operation to customer, inspectors and other interested parties.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs and replaces low voltage electric distribution systems and related equipment, including but not limited to switchgear, circuit breakers, relays, solid state control systems, power and distribution class transformers, generators, capacitor banks, solid state meters, protection and monitoring systems, cable and conduit.
• Tests power systems utilizing equipment such as phase meters, hi-potential testers, meggers, and infrared thermometers.
• Physical pre-testing activities for the products to ensure the quality of the product or manufacturing process.
• Repair products/equipment with little to no supervision.
• Record observations, test results and make suggestions for improving products, processes.

Requirements

• Ability to sit, balance and climb ladders, scaffolds and other objects.
• Associates degree or technical certifications in Electrical field preferred.
• Awareness and understanding of company's policies, procedures, products, and services.
• Able to read and interpret engineering configuration and wiring drawings.
• Understanding of hazards associated with commissioning LV/MV equipment.
• Ability to stand (for extended periods of time), walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl and twist
• FSA and HSA
• Must have safety conscious approach and work habits
• Troubleshooting capabilities, relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, medium voltage breaker and switchgear testing.
• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift in all weather and temperature extremes.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with other department personnel, vendors and suppliers, students, staff, and the general public.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of testing and troubleshooting methods.
• 3-5 years of Electrical Testing experience within the industrial field.
• Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas.
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, recommend repair and modifications.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to reach with arms and use tools above/over the head.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance