Circuit Breaker & Switchgear Test Technician
Posted on: 26 Jan 2021
Northeast Philadelphia, PA
Job Description
Description:
Job Title: Circuit Breaker and Switchgear Test Technician
Job Code: UN5117
Job Location: Philadelphia
Job Description:
Under general guidance of supervisor, perform a variety of complex operations to test the electrical and mechanical characteristics of circuit breakers and switchgear, and all related parts and assemblies.
Essential Duties:
* Conduct various regular and special electrical tests on all types of circuit breakers, switchgear and associated components.
* Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis, to confirm the integrity of product operations, identifying root cause for discrepancies and performance failures.
* Set up and use test boards and instruments including ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, oscilloscope, ohmmeter, and other similar metering and recording apparatus.
* Make necessary connections, operate breakers, switchgear and use low and high voltage equipment to test resistance, heat and dielectric factors, load, timing, and similar performance characteristics. Will also be required to utilize personal computer and/or computerized technology such as in testing product and/or related recordkeeping.
* Verify completeness, location and proper functioning of all instruments, meters and other components.
* Check equipment and interpret proper electrical-mechanical clearances.
* Conduct special tests under direction of engineering personnel.
* Conduct final tests on regular line breakers and test special or rarely encountered breakers following established practices. Make necessary calculations.
* Read and interpret complex drawings, schematic diagrams, specification sheets, performance charts, test standards and other procedures.
* Check function of controls, relays, indicators, and other electrical features and make adjustments as necessary.
* Check and adjust calibration.
* Reject defective breakers and switchgear; prepare and test reports and keep required records.
* Troubleshoot circuit breakers, switchgear and other related components to the sub-assembly and/or root-cause level.
* Work with and instruct testers and other assembly personnel to ensure that preliminary and routine tests are carried out correctly; verify changes and explain new procedures.
* Occasionally make up or repair test boards.
* Refer questionable conditions to supervisor.
Qualifications:
* Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics, technical trade school formal certification, or equivalent.
L3Harris Technologies
New York, New York
L3 Technologies, Inc. provides aircraft sustainment, simulation and training, night vision and image intensification equipment, and security and detection systems used on military, homeland security, and commercial platforms in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems; Communications and Networked Systems; and Electronic Systems. The company offers engineering, modernization and sustainment, space avionics and imaging payload, counter unmanned aircraft systems mission, cyber and electronic warfare, special mission command and control, modeling and simulation, and life cycle support services for ISR, airborne sensor, warrior sensor, space and sensor, aircraft, and intelligence and mission systems, as well as for military aviation services and advanced programs.
It also provides network and communication systems, secure communications products, radio frequency components, satellite communication terminals and space, microwave and telemetry products, and secure data links in broadband communication, naval power, space and power, maritime sensor systems, and advanced communications.
In addition, the company offers components, products, subsystems, and systems, as well as related services to military and commercial customers in commercial aviation solutions, precision engagement systems, link training and simulation, and security and detection systems. It serves the United States (U.S.) Department of Defense and its prime contractors, the U.S. Government intelligence agencies, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, foreign governments, and commercial customers.
The company was formerly known as L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to L3 Technologies, Inc. in December 2016. L3 Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, New York. As of June 29, 2019, L3 Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
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IndustryTelecommunications
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No. of Employees31, 000
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Website
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Jobs Posted2405
