W-Industries ยท 1 month ago
Switchgear Testing Technician
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expW-Industries is an energy service company that specializes in Automation Solutions, I&E Construction Services, Power Generation and Packaged Equipment for the Energy and Industrial markets. The Switchgear Testing Technician will assemble, operate, maintain and test electrical equipment, focusing on various electrification products such as Switchgears and relays.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Cory Garza
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
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 with low/medium voltage equipment such as switchgears, MCC's and VFD's
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
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
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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