Test Technician - 1st Shift

GE Vernova; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GE Vernova as a Test Technician where you will perform essential testing and troubleshooting duties on circuit breakers. The role emphasizes quality assurance in the electric power generation industry and requires technical skills and a relevant degree. Be part of a team that energizes the world with innovative grid solutions!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in quality control testing or electrical panel wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret test standards and safety rules.
• Articulate and professional with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Tests functional performance of circuit breakers and performs visual inspections.
• Conducts mechanical adjustments and electrical troubleshooting.
• Calibrates test instruments and documents work performed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Calibrating test instruments

Education

Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

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Job Description Summary

Come bring your energy to change the world.

Job Description Summary

Come bring your energy to change the world.

Grid solutions, part of GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technology and accelerate the energy transition"

The Test Lab Technician is responsible for performing pre-tests and electro-electronic or electromechanical tests routinely on equipment, complying with the safety regulations inherent to the activities performed. Prepares final reports and keeps records of the tests performed in computerized database

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tests functional performance of circuit breakers, including electrical and mechanical functions, leak tests, high voltage tests, and visual and dimensional inspections.
• Performs mechanical adjustment operations on circuit breaker components, linkages, and operating mechanisms.
• Compares results with specifications, records test data, and prints test results.
• Performs electrical trouble-shooting and minor repairs, including the replacing of defective wiring and electrical components, and mechanical repairs. Frequently required to support production during repair procedures.
• Analyzes test results on defective units and reports on nonconforming products.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
• Reviews test reports from other test technicians and maintains the test reports files.
• Calibrates test instruments according to specifications.
• Performs maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical test equipment, gas handling equipment, and test facilities.
• Ensures the product will meet customer requirement in regards for finished goods.
• Documents work performed by filling out proper forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work evening shift and overtime as needed.
  
  

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in quality control testing or electrical panel wiring
  
  

Desired Charasteristics

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as test standards, inspection and test procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and interpret documents such as IEEE and IEC circuit breaker and test standards, inspection and test procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively, write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be articulate and professional, with good interpersonal skills because of frequent customer witness tests in the test lab.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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