Hi-Pot and Circuit Breaker Validation Technician

Job overview

The Hi-Pot and Circuit Breaker Validation Technician role is onsite in New Stanton, PA, with a salary range of $49,534–$63,440 per year. The technician supports Westinghouse Electric’s work validating switchgear and components for performance and safety. The role plans and performs electrical and mechanical tests on low- and medium-voltage switchgear, breakers, and subassemblies. Accurate test setups, documentation, and assembly support help ensure equipment meets engineering requirements and can pass quality and safety review.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute tests on switchgear, cells, and subassemblies for new builds and refurbishments
• configure equipment and wiring to evaluate low- and medium-voltage breakers
• perform point-to-point wire checks and verify cell configurations
• operate Hi-Pot testers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, current sources, and electronic loads
• interpret technical drawings and document results
• install components and support assembly and fabrication.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hi-pot technician

circuit breaker validation

electrical testing

switchgear

high voltage testing

medium voltage

new stanton pa

westinghouse electric

$49,534–$63,440/year

oscilloscopes

electrical schematics

0–2 years experience

nuclear industry preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Structured, training-focused environment with work reviewed for quality and accuracy; high school diploma or equivalent required; 0–2 years of relevant experience; proficiency in Hi-Pot/high-voltage testing; nuclear industry experience preferred.

About the employer

Westinghouse Electric - USA is hiring for this role. Industry: Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing. Sector: 33.