Breaker Technician

Category

Breaker Technicians

Job Location

Seymour, CT, US

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Breaker Technician Location To be determined

Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Overview This is a hands on electrical and mechanical role focused on repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and remanufacturing electrical equipment ranging from individual circuit breakers to complete substation equipment. You will work with stored energy mechanisms, wiring diagrams, electrical components, OEM manuals, and test equipment to bring critical power equipment back to safe and reliable operating condition. If you enjoy troubleshooting, taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and putting them back together the right way, this role should feel like home base with better tools.

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What You Will Do Circuit breaker repair and reconditioning

• Clean electrical parts and components
• Disassemble circuit breakers for inspection, repair, and reconditioning
• Remove and reinstall electrical components on circuit breakers with proper documentation
• Read breaker evaluations and work orders to complete customer requested service
• Recondition breaker components including auxiliary switches, motors, relays, and coils
• Confirm electrical parts operate properly before reinstalling them on breakers

Electrical troubleshooting and testing

• Troubleshoot and repair circuit breakers
• Safely troubleshoot electrical circuits and complete necessary repairs
• Read schematic, point to point, and one line wiring diagrams
• Test and troubleshoot electrical wiring
• Electrically operate circuit breakers from wiring schematics, including charge, close, and trip functions
• Operate test equipment relevant to the breaker type

Technical work and safety

• Work safely on stored energy mechanisms
• Read OEM manuals and follow detailed instructions for adjusting equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping in the assigned work area
• Support onsite and emergency jobs when needed and after proper training
• May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks, and work may be assigned

What Success Looks Like

• Circuit breakers are repaired, tested, and documented accurately
• Electrical and mechanical issues are identified early and corrected safely
• Customer requested service is completed according to the work order
• Equipment is handled carefully and returned to reliable operating condition
• Work areas are kept clean, organized, and safe
• You continue building technical skill through manuals, training, and hands on experience

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems safely
• Ability to use measuring tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and tape measures
• Ability and willingness to read OEM manuals and technical literature
• Mechanically inclined with personal tools
• Ability to travel to some job sites after training
• Detail oriented, organized, dependable, and able to work well in a team environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy and safety
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally
• Work includes continuous standing and repetitive hand motion
• Frequent walking
• Occasional reaching, overhead work, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Lifting may include continuous lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

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