Circuit Breaker Technician - Full-time / Part-time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Our vision at Headway Workforce Solutions is to set the standard for the Human Capital profession by sourcing, recruiting and placing great people with great companies. Headway‘s client focused approach provides both job seekers and employers with a high-touch, best-in-class service model.

At Headway, we strive to be a job seeker‘s career agent by guiding, advising and placing them in the best positions and organizations based on their particular goals.

At Headway, our Character , Commitment and Passion , to both candidates and clients, are the foundation of the company's culture. These principles allow our employees to be more responsive, flexible and customer-centric so we can focus on building strategic value for our client-partners human capital.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're currently seeking a Circuit Breaker Technician for a contract opportunity in Napa, CA, with our partner, one of the world's leading energy suppliers and innovators in energy infrastructure development. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative environment for a global industry leader.

This position is a circuit breaker technician in a low and medium voltage circuit breaker repair shop. This position is responsible for the evaluation, repair, and refurbishment of low and medium voltage (up to 38KV) circuit breakers in a shop environment. This position will include a substantial amount of hands-on product specific training and will be evaluated quarterly and requires a high degree of mechanical aptitude. Position requires a large amount of mechanical disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and adjustment following defined procedures. Shop tools and test equipment are provided.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

• Identifies and utilizes repair procedures for required upgrades and repairs.
• Assemble, operate and maintain test equipment, and maintain records and test data.
• Assists in conducting electrical testing of circuit breakers to include, hi-pot, ductor, meggar, primary current injection and secondary injection.
• Performs mechanical testing of circuit breakers to include trip force, timing, and proper operation of racking mechanisms.
• Obtain, compile and record test data including formulas, procedures, charts and graphs. Interpret test results. Analyze data to check reasonableness. Documents test results and provides reports.
• This position is responsible for servicing both company and non-company circuit breakers utilized in non-nuclear applications.
• Follow standard practices and procedures in resolving basic and complex problems.
• Focus on quality of workmanship, technical superiority, and efficient use of time.
• Understand customer workscope and communicate changes or clarifications.
• Participate in field service and shop safety training.
• Perform all tasks utilizing all necessary safety procedures and equipment. Is specifically trained and understands the OSHA guidelines regarding electrical safety (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269).
• Perform duties in a manner compliant with prevailing quality procedures and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a shop environment to include experience with maintenance, troubleshooting, repair or refurbishment of electrical/mechanical systems or a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering configuration and wiring drawings.
• Ability to operate electrical test equipment such as digital volt meters, ductor, meggar, hi-pot, and primary current injection sets.
• Ability to recognize problems and to obtain and provide information.
• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical schematics, drawings and other engineering documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills .
• Basic computer skills to include both Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in electronics, engineering, or a technical field .
• Knowledge of low and medium voltage circuit breakers (480V – 38KV) .
• 2-4 years of experience in a related field OR special combination of education and experience + demonstrated accomplishments .
• Demonstrated Continuous Improvement Successes .
• Quality assurance and/or inspection experience .
• Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, or equivalent training .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a 6+ month contract position.
• This is an hourly position and typical work hours are 6:30a – 5p Mon-Thur.