Breaker Technician

Project and demand oriented as defined by the objectives set forth by operations manager and measured based on meeting objectives, completion on time, accuracy and neatness of work, etc. Annual Reviews – Employee will be given a formal regular annual review, which assesses productivity and demonstrated business skills and accomplishments for the previous period.

JOB SUMMARY 

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

 

METRICS

Completes reconditioning of breakers in a timely manner based on experience.

Ensures work area remains tidy.

Maintains records of all work performed including images of initial breakers received and throughout the project. 

Project and demand oriented as defined by the objectives set forth by operations manager and measured based on meeting objectives, completion on time, accuracy and neatness of work, etc.

 

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Not applicable.  This position has no direct reports.

 

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-pounts.

• 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 or equivalent GED certification. 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  

None 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. 

 

 

BONUS/COMMISSION PLAN 

No commission or bonus plan currently in place

 

EMPLOYEE EVALUATION SUMMARY 

• Introductory -- Will be written at approximately 80 days after employment and will be used to determine whether employee has sufficiently met and performed the job requirements, and will indicate whether employment will continue
• Annual Reviews – Employee will be given a formal regular annual review, which assesses productivity and demonstrated business skills and accomplishments for the previous period.

 

WORK SCHEDULE 

Your schedule will be coordinated with your direct supervisor, as needed. 

 

EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties.  You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

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