Electrical Test Inspector, Manufacturing

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Job Description

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking experienced and detail-oriented Electrical Test Technicians for opportunities with one of our valued clients in Plano, McKinney, and Garland, TX. This position is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience testing low- and medium-voltage switchgear who take pride in ensuring electrical equipment meets quality, safety, and customer requirements.

The Electrical Test Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and verifying electrical power distribution equipment before shipment. This role requires proficiency with specialized testing instruments, accurate documentation, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Pay & Schedule

Pay Rate: $42.00–$47.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Shift: First shift — 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Locations: Onsite — Plano, McKinney, and Garland, TX.

Required PPE

Candidates must report on their first working day wearing steel-toe boots.

Maverick Power provides a steel-toe boot voucher.
Steel-toe boots are required on the first working day, rather than at new hire orientation.
Additional PPE must be worn as required by the task and company safety procedures.

Position Summary

The Electrical Test Technician performs pre-shipment testing of low- and medium-voltage switchgear, protective relays, circuit breakers, panelboards, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and associated control and communication systems.

This position verifies equipment against project specifications and engineering drawings, identifies and troubleshoots defects, and maintains complete test records. The technician works with engineering and production teams to resolve issues and ensure equipment meets requirements before shipment.

Essential Responsibilities

Perform pre-shipment inspection and testing of low- and medium-voltage switchgear and associated electrical equipment.
Conduct protective relay functional and coordination testing.
Perform insulation resistance testing using a megger and dielectric withstand testing using a hipot tester.
Conduct contact resistance, breaker timing, and trip testing.
Operate relay test sets, multimeters, timing test sets, and primary and secondary injection systems.
Verify control and communication circuits for proper operation.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, and project specifications.
Validate equipment and test results against applicable project and quality requirements.
Troubleshoot failed tests, identify anomalies, and report defects or nonconformances.
Coordinate with engineering on corrective actions and verify results through retesting.
Maintain organized project documentation, including test reports, drawings, and photos.
Support improvements that reduce test time, increase efficiency, and enhance product quality.
Assist in developing and updating factory test procedures, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and applicable NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and NETA standards.
Maintain a safe and organized testing environment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of experience testing low- and medium-voltage switchgear in a factory or manufacturing environment, or relevant military experience.
Proficiency with relay test sets, megger, hipot tester, multimeter, timing test sets, and primary and secondary injection systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, and project specifications.
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail for accurate test records.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and maintain production and testing schedules.
Understanding of relevant electrical codes, testing standards, and safety requirements, including NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and NETA.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical equipment and communicate findings to engineering and production teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with protective relay brands such as SEL, ABB, Schneider, and Siemens.
Experience with microprocessor-based protective relays.
Experience with factory pre-shipment commissioning, electrical QA/QC, or manufacturing testing.
Additional experience with primary and secondary injection testing, transformer testing, and cable testing.
Knowledge of switchgear coordination studies.
NETA certification, OSHA training, or NFPA arc-flash/PPE training.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for prolonged periods on the manufacturing floor.
Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer to complete documentation.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Must wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots and task-specific protective equipment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing:

A seven-year nationwide background/criminal check.
A five-panel drug screen that includes THC.

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