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What Does Prolec GE Waukesha Do?
JOB SUMMARY
To perform a broad variety of tests on equipment and manufactured parts to determine if engineering standards, customer specification & IEEE standards have been met. Prolec GE Waukesha produces primarily 3 phase power step down transformers.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary operating voltages range from 69kV to 230kV. This position encompasses performing the electrical tests to 1) verify the transformer controls: gauge, instrument and programmable controller operation and 2) transformer dielectric withstand and thermal capability. The controls testing involves employing VOMs and laptop computers to test circuit logic, instrument functionality and performance characteristics. The dielectric testing involves impulse testing to 1M V, Applied Potential testing >400kV, 3 phase 240Hz induced testing >100kV and 3 phase 60Hz performance testing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
TOOLS AND MACHINERY
Hand tools, ladders, electrical measuring meters, mechanical measuring devices, test equipment, system computer, and various computer controlled test equipment. Uses a variety of equipment to include impulse generator, Hi Pot, motor generator, power factor test kit, SFRA set, voltmeters, ammeters, watt meters, ohmmeters, bridges, oscilloscopes and wave analyzers to test a variety of equipment and manufactured parts.
MATERIALS
Arc flash clothing, electrically rated gloves
GENERAL
The successful candidate must be able to read electrical prints, technical requirements and industry standards. All testing parameters are predicated on the transformers design characteristics. The testing is not of the “plug in the wiring harness, push the start button and note the results” genre. It requires first and foremost a safety mindset as well as the ability to configure power supplies and generators and trouble shoot electrical problems. They must also obtain Arc flash training, follow safe electrical work practices, and take proper precautions to maintain arc flash boundaries for fellow testers and assemblers. Works under minimal supervision. Able to layout materials and setup for tasking. Work varies from working at ground level to working in, on top of, and around the sides of the unit, which may be 6 feet or more in height.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A BSEE (or equivalent) is required with no experience, OR an AA degree in the electrical field with some related experience, OR high school diploma or GED with supplemental specialized electrical training and three years of experience OR high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of progressive experience in QA testing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above description covers the principle functions of the job. It is not intended to be a complete listing of all the miscellaneous, incidental, or substantially similar duties, which may be assigned during normal or emergency operations.
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
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Prolec GE Waukesha is a joint venture between GE and Prolec that manufactures and supplies electrical equipment.