Circuit Breaker Shop Technician
On-site · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Sonic Systems International seeks a skilled Low to Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker Maintenance Technician to support operations primarily based at the GE Vernova Hitachi facility in Philadelphia, PA. This is a full-time, non-union contract position with first-shift hours and potential weekend work or travel. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical servicing of low and medium voltage circuit breakers and related equipment in both shop and field environments. Responsibilities include inspecting, disassembling, cleaning, repairing, and reassembling breakers; performing electrical testing (insulation resistance, contact resistance, timing); troubleshooting mechanical operating mechanisms; reading and interpreting manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics; maintaining service records and documentation; and adhering to safety policies and site procedures. Travel as needed for field assignments is expected.
Required Qualifications
- Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screening
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be an American citizen or authorized to work in United States
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Having electro-mechanical training from trade school, apprenticeship or armed services is highly desirable
- Must be able to correctly use tools and testing equipment including but not limited to insulation resistance test set, low resistance test set, digital multimeter, dielectric test set, primary & secondary injection set, timing and velocity test set, and power factor test set
- Must have 2+ years of low and medium voltage switchgear and circuit breaker experience; or 2+ years of mechanical experience in an industrial, production or large component environment
- Ability to read and understand one-line diagrams, blueprints, schematics and construction drawings
- Must possess a strong mechanical & electrical aptitude
- Strong mechanical skills and proficiency with hand tools such as sockets, wrenches
- Familiarity with basic electrical testing procedures and equipment
- Travel as needed, including weekend and extended field assignments
- Ability to travel and gain unescorted access to nuclear power generating stations
- Qualified to operate a forklift
- Qualified to operate an overhead crane
- Experienced with GE type low and medium voltage circuit breakers and switch gear
- Experienced with GE type EC trip devices
- Experienced working in a regulated environment
- Nuclear Safety Culture Experience
- Prior NFPA70E training
- Prior OSHA 10 training or higher
- Lock-out Tag-out qualified
- Affirmative Action/EEO Statement for Circuit Breaker Shop Technician: Sonic Systems International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
- Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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