Mount Pleasant Electrical Inspector Needed
Budget: $25 – $50 USD
Electrical Inspector
Mount Pleasant, PA
Role Description
This is a onsite role for an Electrical Inspector based in Mount Pleasant, PA.The Electrical Inspector will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections of electrical systems to ensure code compliance, safety standards, and proper functionality. Key tasks include evaluating blueprints, preparing inspection reports, troubleshooting electrical systems, and collaborating with contractors and other professionals to address and resolve issues.
HV Circuit Breaker Inspection & Testing
• Perform detailed visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of high-voltage circuit breakers (4 kV – 500 kV class) in substations, industrial facilities, and utility environments.
• Execute and interpret diagnostic tests including contact resistance (DLRO), insulation resistance (Megger), timing/travel analysis, SF6 gas analysis, and dissolved gas analysis (DGA).
• Inspect and test trip/close coils, operating mechanisms, interlocks, auxiliary switches, and control wiring.
• Assess breaker condition using infrared thermography, partial discharge detection, and power factor/tan-delta testing.
• Evaluate SF6 gas handling and leak detection in accordance with EPA regulations and manufacturer specifications.
• Document all test data, measurements, and observations using standardized field reporting forms and digital platforms.
Required
• 7+ years of experience in electrical inspection with a minimum of 4 years focused on high-voltage circuit breaker testing and inspection.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License (Pennsylvania state license required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• NETA (International Electrical Testing Association) certification: ATS Level III or IV, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of IEEE C37 standards for AC high-voltage circuit breakers.
• Proficiency with diagnostic test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, or equivalent HV testing instruments.
• Demonstrated experience with SF6 gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and related handling procedures.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification; NFPA 70E qualified.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with clean driving record.
Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field (or equivalent technical training).
• Experience with transmission-class equipment (69 kV and above) in utility substations.
Skills & Competencies
• Deep understanding of circuit breaker construction, operation, and failure modes across all HV technologies (oil, SF6, vacuum, air-blast).: Technical Expertise
• Ability to analyze test data, identify anomalies, and make sound engineering judgments.: Analytical Thinking
• Skilled in writing clear, precise inspection reports and presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.: Communication
• Unwavering commitment to electrical safety culture; leads by example on all job sites.: Safety Leadership
• Meticulous approach to documentation, measurements, and compliance verification.: Attention to Detail
• Proactive identification of potential equipment failures before they become critical incidents.: Problem-Solving
• Capable of managing a field inspection schedule across multiple sites simultaneously.: Time Management
Zaheer Ahmed
Lead- Associate Recruiting
www.agelixconsulting.com
Mount Pleasant, PA
Role Description
This is a onsite role for an Electrical Inspector based in Mount Pleasant, PA.The Electrical Inspector will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections of electrical systems to ensure code compliance, safety standards, and proper functionality. Key tasks include evaluating blueprints, preparing inspection reports, troubleshooting electrical systems, and collaborating with contractors and other professionals to address and resolve issues.
HV Circuit Breaker Inspection & Testing
• Perform detailed visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of high-voltage circuit breakers (4 kV – 500 kV class) in substations, industrial facilities, and utility environments.
• Execute and interpret diagnostic tests including contact resistance (DLRO), insulation resistance (Megger), timing/travel analysis, SF6 gas analysis, and dissolved gas analysis (DGA).
• Inspect and test trip/close coils, operating mechanisms, interlocks, auxiliary switches, and control wiring.
• Assess breaker condition using infrared thermography, partial discharge detection, and power factor/tan-delta testing.
• Evaluate SF6 gas handling and leak detection in accordance with EPA regulations and manufacturer specifications.
• Document all test data, measurements, and observations using standardized field reporting forms and digital platforms.
Required
• 7+ years of experience in electrical inspection with a minimum of 4 years focused on high-voltage circuit breaker testing and inspection.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License (Pennsylvania state license required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• NETA (International Electrical Testing Association) certification: ATS Level III or IV, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of IEEE C37 standards for AC high-voltage circuit breakers.
• Proficiency with diagnostic test equipment: Doble, Megger, Omicron, or equivalent HV testing instruments.
• Demonstrated experience with SF6 gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and related handling procedures.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification; NFPA 70E qualified.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with clean driving record.
Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field (or equivalent technical training).
• Experience with transmission-class equipment (69 kV and above) in utility substations.
Skills & Competencies
• Deep understanding of circuit breaker construction, operation, and failure modes across all HV technologies (oil, SF6, vacuum, air-blast).: Technical Expertise
• Ability to analyze test data, identify anomalies, and make sound engineering judgments.: Analytical Thinking
• Skilled in writing clear, precise inspection reports and presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.: Communication
• Unwavering commitment to electrical safety culture; leads by example on all job sites.: Safety Leadership
• Meticulous approach to documentation, measurements, and compliance verification.: Attention to Detail
• Proactive identification of potential equipment failures before they become critical incidents.: Problem-Solving
• Capable of managing a field inspection schedule across multiple sites simultaneously.: Time Management
Zaheer Ahmed
Lead- Associate Recruiting
www.agelixconsulting.com