Circuit Breaker Technician
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Circuit Breaker Technician Regular Full-Time IPS
- National Switchgear|Dallas, TX, US Why IPS?
If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally.
Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work - if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k Employer Match
- Bonus Incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And more!
IPS
- National Switchgear in Dallas is seeking experienced Circuit Breaker Technicians to work in our climate-controlled Breaker Shop. The Dallas branch has one of the leading breaker shops in the region and is one of the cleanest, safest, and most well-organized shops in the country.
- Breaker Work: Work on low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers, including GE, Westinghouse, Powell, ABB, ITE, and similar manufacturers.
- Repair & Rebuild: Troubleshoot, rebuild, retrofit, test, and repair low-, medium-, and high-voltage switch gear, including the teardown and assembly of breakers, contractors, and related switch gear and electrical apparatus, such as:
- High-voltage switch gear up to 3000A, SF-6 Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 13.8kV, 60
Hz and 11kV, 50
Hz - Medium-voltage switch gear up to 3100A, Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 34.5kV, 4.16kV, 60
Hz and 6/6kV, 50
Hz - Low-voltage switch gear up to 3000A, Air Circuit Breakers ATS, 480V, 60
Hz and 400V, 50
Hz - Testing: Perform certified testing associated with rebuilds and document test results prior to shipping.
- Field Support: Occasionally travel overnight to job sites for on-site breaker testing and repair.
- Safety: Follow all safety procedures, comply with PPE requirements, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Competencies:
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED; electro-mechanical training from a trade school, apprenticeship, or armed services preferred
- Minimum of 2+ years of 480-volt to 25kV circuit breaker experience; or 5+ years of mechanical experience in an industrial, production, or large-component environment
- Testing skills and an understanding of fundamental electrical and mechanical testing procedures preferred
- Experience at an OEM breaker manufacturer a plus
- Working knowledge of industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment is beneficial
- Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers, and other switch gear apparatus desirable
- Must be able to correctly use tools and testing equipment, including Megger, digital multimeter, Hi-Pot tester, oil dielectric strength tester, multiamp relay tester, primary & secondary injection set, cable fault detector, and oscilloscope
- Experience reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams preferred
- PEARL Certification, or equivalent skills/experience to become PEARL Certified, preferred
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods
- Acute hearing and a strong field of vision
- Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including occasional field/inclement weather environments
- Lead with integrity and prioritize safety. You demonstrate high…
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