Field Service Technician - Compass Resourcing Group, LLC

Industry leading switchgear and circuit breaker service and repair company is seeking a Field Service Technician for a direct hire role in the Sheboygan Falls, WI area. The technician will be responsible for supporting customers onsite in testing, repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and re-manufacturing electrical equipment from a single circuit breaker to a complete substation. Ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial maintenance and repair, with experience in both mechanical and electrical equipment.

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

• 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

• 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.

• The ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical machinery.
  • Knowledge of electrical apparatus including 480V, 5KV and 15KV a plus.
  • Ability to learn to troubleshot electrical and mechanical problems and repair
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping of designated work area.
• Ability to use measuring tools (vernier caliper, micrometer, tape measure, etc.)
• Ability to learn to troubleshoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs.
• Capable of lifting 50-pounds.
• Ability and willingness to read and study OEM manuals and technical literature.
• Mechanically inclined, must have your own tools.
• Ability to trouble shoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs.
• Detail oriented, great attitude, team player, well organized.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Strong electrical skills.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communications.
• Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.
• Good time management skills; be able to multi-task
• Able to work at fast pace
• Work well in a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidential information.

• High school or equivalent GED certification.

• Frequent reaching/working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Frequent walking
• Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion.
• Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 25 pounds.

• 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.