Breaker Technician

GROUP CBS; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Repair Technician to repair, upgrade, recondition, and re-manufacture electrical equipment from breakers to complete substations at our La Porte, TX operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, adherence to safety on stored energy systems, and a strong attention to detail. You will read and follow service orders, document work, and collaborate with the team to meet customer requirements.

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-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.

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.
• 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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communications

Procedures writing

Time management

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vernier caliper

Micrometer

Tape measure

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school or equivalent GED certification

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.

WORK SCHEDULE

Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. You are required to be at your workstation from the start of your shift to the completion of your shift Monday thru Friday.