Electrical Test Technician (Henrico)

The Electrical Test Technician 1 is responsible for the testing & troubleshooting of Power Distribution Equipment and related components while ensuring quality workmanship, reliability, & maintaining a safe workplace in all Test areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Test & verify the performance / function of power distribution equipment and assemblies, using multi-meters,

current meters, HIPOT Testers, Phase Rotation Meters, and other testing equipment.

Perform Factory Testing on PDUs, Switchgear, STS, Databar product line, and Injection Testing.

Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly,

ensuring conformance to product specifications.

Read inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, and certification processes to ensure proper test

procedures are followed.

Obtain and accurately record data obtained during testing using a computer and several types of programs not

limited to Modbus Poll, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, various web interfaces, and other specialized programs.

Complete inspection of all electrical equipment coming into the Test areas.

Completion of technical reports and Factory Acceptance Tests.

Verify and install revolving cable layouts for different jobs.

Make necessary repairs and / or refer test issues to the Supervisor for further diagnosis.

Collaborate with other departments to ensure company product specifications are being followed or to assist

with other manufacturing needs.

Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Test Department Supervisor.

Maintain a safe and clean working environment within all Test areas.

REQUIREMENTS :

High School Education or GED with 1 - 2 years practical work experience testing Low Voltage distribution

systems; Twoyear technical degree in electronics, engineering, or related field preferred.

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Military experience and training in electronics, electricity, engineering, or related fields.

Experience with L / V Switchgear, Power Distribution Units, Remote Power Panels, Static Switches, & Powered

Busway Systems preferred. Data Center and / or equivalent mission-critical systems experience preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of safety protocols & electrical codes such as NFPA 70E, NEC Code, UL & IEC.

Knowledge and understanding of 3Phase Power, DC Power, Electrical Power Generation, and AC / DC power

distribution.

Understanding the hazardous nature of the department and ability to recognize dangerous conditions before

testing is performed.

Knowledge and understanding of troubleshooting to the circuit board & component level.

Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and test equipment.

Ability to read schematics and drawings.

Ability to operate and accurately use a computer for data logging.

Ability to maintain a tactful, orderly working relationship with other Test Team members.

Ability to read and write English with excellent communication skills, follow verbal instructions accurately, and

understand and apply mathematic equations and practices.

Ability to work overtime & weekends as needed.