Hi-Pot and Breaker Test Technician — Switchgear Systems

Hi-Pot and Breaker Test Technician — Switchgear Systems

Power systems must perform flawlessly—whether in a new installation or a critical refurbishment. In this role, you’ll be the last line before our low- and medium-voltage switchgear goes into the field. Your testing and assembly work will confirm that every connection, component, and breaker aligns with our engineering standards.

Your mission

Imagine a medium-voltage breaker returning from refurbishment. You review the engineering packet, configure the wiring, and perform a Hi-Pot test. The oscilloscope trace looks clean, the multimeter confirms continuity, and your data log matches the blueprint. When something isn’t right, you trace the schematic, verify point-to-point wiring, and correct the assembly—then document everything.

Core responsibilities

• Test and verify LV/MV switchgear, cell-level assemblies, and subcomponents using AC dielectric testers, AC/DC power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, current sources, and electronic loads.
• Apply foundational electro-mechanical principles to confirm cell configurations, wire terminations, and subassembly performance.
• Configure and test low- and medium-voltage breakers for both new builds and refurbishments per engineering documentation.
• Read/interpret drawings, codes, schematics, manuals, blueprints, and procedures; record data precisely in required formats.
• Install units, components, wiring, and casings using rivets, bolts, and connectors; perform both electrical wiring/assembly and mechanical assembly tasks.
• Plan, lay out, assemble, or fabricate mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment as needed.
• Use painting/finishing methods and hand/power tools appropriately and safely.

How we’ll support you

You’ll begin in a structured training status. Early assignments are completed under close supervision, with all work checked for quality and accuracy. As your experience grows, you’ll gain more independence and decision-making latitude.

Team and location

• Reports to: Assistant Area Manager, Mechanical Product
• Location: New Stanton, PA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0–2 years of relevant experience demonstrating electrical, mechanical, machining, or inspection skills
• Knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and executing assembly and wiring
• Proficiency with high-potential (Hi-Pot) and high-voltage testing
• Preferred exposure to the nuclear industry

Instruments and systems you’ll use

• AC Dielectric testers (Hi-Pot)
• AC/DC power supplies
• Oscilloscopes and multimeters
• Current sources and electronic loads