Hitachi ABB Power Grids

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Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a Test Floor Operator 2 for its Jefferson City, MO location. Testing of pad mount distribution transformers, both single phase and three phase. Load and operate standard test equipment, load loss test facilities and breaker test equipment. Identify test failures, diagnose failures and identify root causes of failures. Perform actions to resolve interruptions in automatic testing procedures. Perform and/or assist in development, set up, and the conducting of special electrical tests on distribution transformers and/or component parts.

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for proper use and maintenance of required personal safety protective equipment and understanding proper hazardous material usage.
• Check material/units to assure receipt and completion according to specifications. Identify and report material irregularities and equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and/or department.
• Receive or determine work assignments after schedules, production authorization, log books, overdue reports, or other appropriate information sources have been reviewed. Keep work area clean, orderly and in safe condition.
• Check unit data card. Enter card and/or key, new or modified test data in operator console. Perform the full range of tests such as; connection, demag, impulse, HLIC, LHIC, , iron loss, load loss, breaker test, temperature rise, sound, power factor, resistance, following procedures and engineering specifications.
• Operate power conveyor to load transformer into test stations. Determine by unit type the required bushing adapters and/or jumpers and install.
• Load transformer into test stations using power transfer and connect overhead leads to transformer bushing adapters and/or jumpers to install.
• Observe console and recognize and react to abnormal actions and alarms. Perform remedial actions described by operating instructions and knowledge of the facility to resolve interruptions in the testing procedure. Check pre-test steps, retest and/or make trouble check on units that fail any automatic test. Notify supervisor of any unusual test conditions.
• Disconnect leads from bushing at end of cycle. Remove bushing adapters and tag unit if failed. Record and/or initial processing data or test results according to prescribed procedures for defective test.
• Unload transformer using power transfer or push to next station. Set transformer aside on conveyor and notify appropriate personnel of any malfunctions or equipment irregularities.
• Perform special tests including impulse, temperature rise, sound, copper loss, power factor, resistance, and iron loss on various sizes of distribution transformers using proper test equipment, booths, and generators
• Perform and/or assist in development of special tests requested and required by capacity, impulse, or overload and similar tests. On non-standard hook-ups, work under engineering personnel direction, regarding instrumentation, power supplies, board connections or other special conditions

Your background

• Associates Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering related field or minimum 2 years electrical education at a technical college level.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi ABB Power Grids in the United States
• Problem Solving Skills.
• On the job training required and additional training assigned if required

More about us

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com Hitachi ABB Power Grids is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.dol.go v/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/ posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi ABB Power Grids career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi ABB Power Grids HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Publication date

2022-01-11

Reference Number

US50381281_E4