What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at Group CBS?
JOB SUMMARY
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Responsible for supporting customers on site in testing, repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and re-manufacturing electrical equipment from a single circuit breaker to a complete substation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Mechanical
Perform power studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash) in accordance with applicable standards, and develop a report with recommendations.
Perform load monitoring; safely and properly connecting load monitors and providing reports.
Perform power quality monitoring, interpreting the collected data, and make recommendations, especially as it pertains to IEEE-519.
Perform partial discharge surveys and developing a report.
Manage each job from beginning to end using established processes and procedures.
Collaborate with customers and the engineering division to provide solutions to customers.
Consult with and provide support to customers with product related questions and make recommendations.
Perform Breaker Reconditioning
Be prepared for on / call or after-hours emergency orders as required.
Clean electrical parts (copper buss, racking mechs, cubical primary bottles)
Cut and weld metals
Remove and reinstall electrical components in switchgear and circuit breakers with documentation
Choose correct insulation and properly install over copper buss
Mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair switchgear and circuit breakers
Rack breakers in and out of cubicles and know correct interlock positions
Choose correct paints and primers for indoor and outdoor equipment and know how to mix and apply
Read manuals and follow detailed instructions on adjusting equipment
- Offer customers proper services needed for their electrical equipment
Electrical
Assist senior personnel as needed to validate subsystem functionality and electrical design operation
Read wire breakers, switchgear, and MCC’s from a point-to-point diagram
Follow NETA testing processes of electrical apparatus
Buzz out and generate electrical schematics of industrial equipment
Test and troubleshoot electrical wiring
Read a one line diagram and properly ground equipment for a safe workspace
Perform Evaluation on basic and more advanced electrical devices and circuits, including Circuit breakers, switchgear, MCCB’S, MCC, CT’s, PT’S and transformers.
Test electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, MCC buckets, MCCB’s Switchgear, PT’s CT’s and Transformers
Perform upkeep and maintenance to electrical test equipment
Stage test equipment and materials for project execution
Interpret test results and provide immediate feedback to project leads and senior personnel for any resolution actions needed
May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned
METRICS
Completes support of reconditioning of breakers in a timely manner based on experience.
Ensures work area remains tidy.
Maintains records of all work performed including images of initial breakers received and throughout the project.
Project and demand oriented as defined by the objectives set forth by operations manager and measured based on meeting objectives, completion on time, accuracy and neatness of work, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of electrical apparatus including 480V, 5KV and 15KV a plus.
Ability to learn to troubleshot electrical and mechanical problems and repair.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Able to work at fast pace
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High school or equivalent GED certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK SCHEDULE
Typical hours are 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm. In a field role, your hours will be dictated by the customer and may be earlier or later than typical.
Required Skills
Required Experience