Circuit Breaker Technician

Location:

US-TX-Angleton

Job :

Category:
Technician

Position Type:
Full-Time

Remote:
No

Join the Leader in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering & training. We are seeking experienced Circuit Breaker Shop Technician. Shermco Industries is seeking a Circuit Breaker Technician.

• Work on low & medium voltage circuit breakers, including GE, Westinghouse, Powell, ABB, ITE, and many others.
• Occasionally travel overnight to jobs sites for onsite breaker testing and repair.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, retrofit, test, and repair low, medium and high voltage switch gear to include the teardown and assembly of breakers, contractors and related switch gear and electrical apparatus, including:
  • High-voltage switch gear up to 3000A, SF-6 Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 13.8kV, 60
    
    Hz and 11kV, 50H
  • Medium-voltage switch gear up to 3100A, Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 15.5kV, 4.16kV, 60 Hz and 6/6kV, 50
    
    Hz
  • Low-voltage Switchgear up to 3000A, Air Circuit Breakers ATS, 480V, 60
    
    Hz and 400V, 50 Hz.

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED; prefer electro-mechanical training from trade school, apprenticeship or armed services.
• Previous experience with rebuilding, repairing, and retrofitting circuit breakers.
• 480V to 15KV circuit breaker experience desired.
• PEARL breaker certification desirable.
• Prefer testing skills and understand fundamental electrical and mechanical testing procedures.
• Experience at an OEM breaker manufacturer a plus.
• Strong mechanical skills and experience desired such as industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment will be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers and other switch gear apparatus desirable.
• Experience at correctly using tools and testing equipment including Megger, digital multimeter, Hi-Pot tester, Oil Dielectric strength tester, multiamps relay tester, primary & secondary injection set, cable fault detector, & oscilloscope desirable
• Prefer experience reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Must be able to stay Drug-Free; you will be required to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver's license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be willing to travel around 20% of the time

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

USD $20.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.