Breaker Shop Bench Mechanic

About Shermco

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America's largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That's why we say... if it's in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.

Backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management, Shermco is poised for the next decade and beyond.

Shermco US is seeking a Breaker Shop Bench Mechanic

BREAKER SHOP BENCH MECHANIC

Join the leader in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering & training. We are seeking experienced Circuit Breaker Bench Mechanic to join our team in Des Moines, IA.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations: in our state of the art repair facility you will need strong mechanical skills to complete the following tasks:

• Work on low & medium voltage circuit breakers, including GE, Westinghouse, Powell, ABB, ITE, and many others.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, retrofit, test, and repair low, medium and high voltage switchgear to include the teardown and assembly of breakers, contactors and related switchgear and electrical apparatus, including:
  • High-voltage switchgear up to 3000A, SF-6 Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 13.8kV, 60Hz and 11kV, 50H
  • Medium-voltage switchgear up to 3100A, Vacuum Circuit Breakers ATS, 15.5kV, 4.16kV, 60 Hz and 6/6kV, 50Hz
  • Low-voltage Switchgear up to 3000A, Air Circuit Breakers ATS, 480V, 60Hz and 400V, 50 Hz.

Minimum Qualifications : to qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following minimum qualifications and requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED; prefer electro-mechanical training from trade school, apprenticeship or armed services.
• Strong mechanical skills and experience desired such as industrial mechanical engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, or diesel equipment will be beneficial.
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of basic hand tools
• Prefer experience reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting is preferred.
• 480V to 15KV circuit breaker experience desired.
• PEARL breaker certification desirable
• Experience at an OEM breaker manufacturer a plus.
• Working knowledge of power systems, power circuit breakers and other switchgear apparatus will be given priority.
• Experience at correctly using tools and testing equipment including digital multimeter, Hi-Pot tester, Megger and primary & secondary injection sets are desirable but not required.
• Prefer testing skills and understand fundamental electrical and mechanical testing procedures.
• Must have availability to travel overnight to jobs sites for onsite breaker testing and repair.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to stay Drug-Free; you will be required to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver's license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in Canada
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be willing to travel; minimum 40% of the time

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

No Agencies Please. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Shermco System Integration employees, or to Shermco System Integration resume database will be considered Shermco property. Shermco will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.