Breaker Technician

Overview

Repair, test, and refurbish medium voltage circuit breakers and related equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment build
• remote support
• design upgrades
• schematics review
• fai testing
• equipment upgrade

Tasks

-Build, refurbish, rebuild, repair, & test various types of circuit breakers, contactors, grounding devices, and other electrical distribution equipment. -Internal relationships include regular interaction with: Project Management, Sales, and Quality Assurance -Incorporate current and future enhancements into older models of Powell equipment. -Work with and provide remote technical assistance with internal and external customers to troubleshoot field orders. -Interpret Powell electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Retrieve and print drawings from Powell database. -Test the equipment per applicable IEEE/ANSI and Powell Factory Acceptance Testing Standards -Provide safe and clean working environment. -Electrically and mechanically upgrade customer equipment to perform at ratings not previously purchased for such as changing control voltage, increasing continuous current ratings or adding under voltage or second trip devices. -Refurbish previously sold equipment incorporating the latest design enhancements to increase mechanical and dielectric capabilities -Provide remote technical assistance to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• hand tools
• high school
• communication
• test equipment
• oracle
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Must demonstrate working knowledge with the use of various hand tools and mechanical adaptability. -Minimum education level of a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is preferred. -Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. -Working knowledge with using the following test equipment: Hi-Potential Test Set, Insulation Resistance Test Set, Multi-meter, dial caliper. -Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills using Oracle, MS Outlook, Word & Excel -Proficiency in problem solving is a preferred. -Demonstrated understanding of basic electrical theory, safety, and applications. -Minimum of 4 Years in a similar role

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About Powell

-Evolved into a global manufacturer of switchgear, power control rooms, E‑houses, motor control, bus duct, and power management systems. -Typical projects span industrial plants, utilities, renewable energy sites, data centers, pipelines and mining operations. -Serves a wide range of sectors including oil & gas, petrochemical, pipelines, utilities, mining, commercial, and renewables. -Operates global factories and service centers, offering turnkey, single‑source engineering and project delivery. -Headquartered in Houston, still led by its founding mission but with modern engineered solutions for complex grids.

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