Job Description

**Circuit Breaker Technician

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**Location: **Lewisville, TX

**Work Environment: **Climate-controlled breaker shop

**Position Overview

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Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Circuit Breaker Technician to work in a clean, safe, well-organized, climate-controlled breaker shop. This position involves troubleshooting, rebuilding, retrofitting, testing, and repairing low-, medium-, and high-voltage circuit breakers and switchgear. Experienced technicians are preferred; however, mechanically inclined candidates with a strong work ethic and positive attitude may be considered.

**Responsibilities

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• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, retrofit, test, and repair low-, medium-, and high-voltage circuit breakers and switchgear.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble breakers, contactors, and related electrical equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing procedures on circuit breaker and switchgear systems.
• Work with equipment from manufacturers such as GE, Westinghouse, Powell, ABB, and ITE.
• Use specialized tools and testing equipment to evaluate equipment performance and identify issues.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

**Qualifications

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• High school diploma or GED required.
• Advanced electro-mechanical training through a trade school, apprenticeship, or military service strongly preferred.
• Seven or more years of experience working with 480-volt to 25kV circuit breakers preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical testing procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex circuit breaker and switchgear systems preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and power systems is beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with testing equipment such as Megger, digital multimeters, Hi-Pot testers, oil dielectric strength testers, relay testers, injection test sets, cable fault detectors, and oscilloscopes is beneficial.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, dependable work habits, and a positive attitude.

**Physical Requirements

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• Ability to work in a shop environment for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to safely handle tools, equipment, and electrical components as required for assigned tasks.
• Additional physical requirements were not specified.

**While working as an Express Associate, you can become eligible for a variety of benefits, including:

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• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• Medical Plan
• Referral Bonuses

Associates may be required to work a specified number of hours and/or weeks before they become eligible for some benefits.

Contact our office at (940) 312-7347, or by email [email protected].

You should be proficient in:

• Circuit Breaker Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics Interpretation
• Electrical Testing Procedures
• Mechanical Testing Procedures
• Wiring Diagrams Interpretation