Circuit Breaker Technician

Category

Breaker Technicians

Job Location

Johnstown, PA, US

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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

Qualifications

• 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.