Breaker Technician

Overview

Breaker Technicians – Seymour, CT

Full-Time/Regular

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Responsible for repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and re-manufacturing electrical equipment from a single circuit breaker to a complete substation.

• 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 electrical parts work properly before putting them on a breaker.
• Supports onsite and emergency jobs when needed.

• Ability to troubleshoot 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 troubleshoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs.
• Ability to travel to some job sites if needed after training.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to read and study OEM manuals and technical literature.
• Mechanically inclined; must have your own tools.
• Detail oriented, great attitude, team player, well organized.

• Understanding of computer applications preferred.
• 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; able to multi-task.
• Able to work at fast pace and in a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidential information.

High school Diploma or equivalent required.

• Occasional reaching/overhead work, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Frequent walking
• Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion
• Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and continuous lifting up to 25 pounds

DOE (Depends On Experience)

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing