Circuit Breaker Technician

Shermco Industries; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries seeks an experienced Circuit Breaker Technician to perform teardown, assembly, testing and repair of low, medium and high‑voltage switchgear. You will work with a range of breakers (up to 3000A) and travel to client sites for onsite testing and service.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, reading schematics, and proficiency with testing equipment such as Megger, multimeter and oscilloscope. Overtime, travel up to 20% and a background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; electro‑mechanical training preferred.
• Experience rebuilding, repairing, and retrofitting circuit breakers.
• 480V to 15KV circuit breaker experience desired.
• PEARL breaker certification desirable.
• Prefer testing skills and understanding of basic electrical and mechanical testing procedures.
• Experience at an OEM breaker manufacturer a plus.
• Strong mechanical skills and experience with engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment.
• Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers and switchgear.
• Experience using Megger, multimeter, Hi‑Pot tester, oil dielectric tester and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Work on low and medium voltage circuit breakers from various manufacturers.
• Occasionally travel overnight to job sites for onsite breaker testing and repair.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, retrofit, test and repair switchgear including teardown and assembly of breakers and related equipment.
• Operate high‑voltage switchgear up to 3000A and accompanying tests and equipment.

Skills

Circuit breaker repair

Reading schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electro-mechanical training

Experience with 480V-15kV breakers

Tools

Megger

Digital multimeter

Hi‑Pot tester

Oil Dielectric tester

Multiamps relay tester

Primary & secondary injection set

Cable fault detector

Oscilloscope

Job description

Overview

Join the Leader in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering & training. We are seeking experienced Circuit Breaker Shop Technician.

Shermco Industries is seeking a Circuit Breaker Technician.

Responsibilities

• Work on low & medium voltage circuit breakers, including GE, Westinghouse, Powell, ABB, ITE, and many others.
• Occasionally travel overnight to job sites for onsite breaker testing and repair.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, retrofit, test, and repair low, medium and high voltage switchgear to include the teardown and assembly of breakers, contactors and related switchgear and electrical apparatus, including:
  • High-voltage switchgear up to 3000A, SF-6 Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 13.8kV, 60Hz and 11kV, 50Hz
  • Medium-voltage switchgear up to 3100A, Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 15.5kV, 4.16kV, 60 Hz and 6/6kV, 50Hz
  • Low-voltage Switchgear up to 3000A, Air Circuit Breakers ATS, 480V, 60Hz and 400V, 50Hz

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED; prefer electro‑mechanical training from trade school, apprenticeship or armed services.
• Previous experience with rebuilding, repairing, and retrofitting circuit breakers.
• 480V to 15KV circuit breaker experience desired.
• PEARL breaker certification desirable.
• Prefer testing skills and understand fundamental electrical and mechanical testing procedures.
• Experience at an OEM breaker manufacturer a plus.
• Strong mechanical skills and experience desired such as industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment will be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers and other switchgear apparatus desirable.
• Experience at correctly using tools and testing equipment including Megger, digital multimeter, Hi‑Pot tester, Oil Dielectric strength tester, multiamps relay tester, primary & secondary injection set, cable fault detector, & oscilloscope desirable.
• Prefer experience reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to stay Drug‑Free; you will be required to pass a pre‑employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must have an acceptable pre‑employment criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver's license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be willing to travel around 20% of the time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG‑FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug‑free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.