Breaker Technician

Group CBS • Matthews, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Repair, upgrade, recondition, and re manufacture electrical equipment ranging from individual circuit breakers to complete substations. Work includes teardown, troubleshooting, rebuild, wiring, testing, and documentation in a production and service environment. Support onsite and emergency jobs when needed.

Requirements

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and make repairs safely
• Mechanically inclined and able to use your own tools
• Comfortable reading, studying, and applying OEM manuals and technical literature
• Strong measurement skills using tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and tape measures
• Detail oriented, well organized, team focused, and dependable
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed
• Willing to travel to job sites after training when required
• Basic computer skills including Excel, PDF tools, and Outlook
• Strong mechanical aptitude and strong electrical fundamentals
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to organize work and write procedures in a logical, methodical way
• Good time management and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Relevant electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Breaker teardown and rebuild
• Clean electrical parts and maintain an orderly work area
• Disassemble circuit breakers and safely work with stored energy mechanisms
• Remove and reinstall electrical components with accurate documentation
• Read breaker evaluations and work orders and complete requested services
• Recondition electrical components such as auxiliary switches, motors, relays, coils, and related assemblies
• Verify electrical components function properly before installation
• Electrical troubleshooting and testing
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on breakers
• Read and interpret OEM manuals and detailed adjustment instructions
• Read schematics including point to point and one line diagrams
• Test and troubleshoot electrical wiring
• Electrically operate breakers from wiring schematics including charge, close, and trip functions
• Operate test equipment appropriate to the breaker type
• Field support
• Support onsite work and emergency jobs when needed
• Travel to job sites as required after training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED