W-Industries ยท 1 month ago
Switchgear Testing Technician
Houston,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expW-Industries is looking for a Switchgear Testing Technician to assemble, operate, maintain, and test electrical equipment. The role involves working on various electrification products and requires troubleshooting and testing of power systems, as well as mentoring less experienced personnel.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs and replaces low voltage electric distribution systems and related equipment, including but not limited to switchgear, circuit breakers, relays, solid state control systems, power and distribution class transformers, generators, capacitor banks, solid state meters, protection and monitoring systems, cable and conduit
Tests power systems utilizing equipment such as phase meters, hi-potential testers, meggers, and infrared thermometers
Troubleshooting capabilities, relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, medium voltage breaker and switchgear testing
Physical pre-testing activities for the products to ensure the quality of the product or manufacturing process
Mentor less experienced personnel
Assist with product testing to ensure proper operation prior to shipment
Assist with demonstrating proper operation to customer, inspectors and other interested parties
Repair products/equipment with little to no supervision
Record observations, test results and make suggestions for improving products, processes
Qualification
Required
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs and replaces low voltage electric distribution systems and related equipment, including but not limited to switchgear, circuit breakers, relays, solid state control systems, power and distribution class transformers, generators, capacitor banks, solid state meters, protection and monitoring systems, cable and conduit
Tests power systems utilizing equipment such as phase meters, hi-potential testers, meggers, and infrared thermometers
Troubleshooting capabilities, relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, medium voltage breaker and switchgear testing
Physical pre-testing activities for the products to ensure the quality of the product or manufacturing process
Mentor less experienced personnel
Assist with product testing to ensure proper operation prior to shipment
Assist with demonstrating proper operation to customer, inspectors and other interested parties
Repair products/equipment with little to no supervision
Record observations, test results and make suggestions for improving products, processes
Basic knowledge and understanding of testing and troubleshooting methods
Able to read and interpret engineering configuration and wiring drawings
Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, recommend repair and modifications
Understanding of hazards associated with commissioning LV/MV equipment
Must have safety conscious approach and work habits
Awareness and understanding of company's policies, procedures, products, and services
Work with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with other department personnel, vendors and suppliers, students, staff, and the general public
3-5 years of Electrical Testing experience within the industrial field
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Ability to reach with arms and use tools above/over the head
Ability to perform repetitive movements
Ability to stand (for extended periods of time), walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl and twist
Ability to sit, balance and climb ladders, scaffolds and other objects
Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift in all weather and temperature extremes
Preferred
Associates degree or technical certifications in Electrical field preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
Voluntary benefits
FSA and HSA
PTO
Company
W-Industries
Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of system technologies from pneumatic - hydraulic control systems to state of the art programmable solutions to chemical injection systems, and everything in-between.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Roxanne Cerna
ACCOUNTING DEPT-Accounts Payable Specialist
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