Test Engineer jobs in Twin Falls, ID

Purpose

What "sparks" your interest? Put your journeyman-level electrical expertise to the test! Work on a variety of equipment from air compressors and AC units to MCC’s and high-voltage lines. If you’re self-motivated and appreciate the value of working together with a team, apply today!

Essential Duties

• Work as a team member, and works effectively with other crews and departments.
• Consistently follows all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Able to follow directions, complete quality work, maintain a high level of productivity, and demonstrate the ability to learn.
• Offers constructive solutions to problems and issues.
• Computer / Manuals - Read, comprehend, and interpret technical data sheets, schematics, blue prints and instructional guides.
• Troubleshooting and Repair - Ability to understand and apply electrical theory in troubleshooting and demonstrate the ability to apply math skills to the electrical trade.
• Programmable Logic Controllers - Explain operation and programming of a PLC.
• Motors - Possesses basic motor knowledge to trouble shoot, repair, inspect and install electric motors and perform basic motor alignment.
• Construction and Code - Read, comprehend, and interpret the National Electric Code. Select construction material, and install according to its guide line. Ability to install electrical systems including basic wiring, circuit installation, cables and switch gear up to 4160 volts.
• Splicing - Make 4160 volt splices and terminate high voltage with supervision in a timely manner.
• Hoisting and Control - Explain operation of power feeds for hoists, Explain operation of Avtron drive control units, Explain operation of PLC control boxes, Explain operation of hoist control cubicles, Explain operation of hoist brake control panels, Explain operation of shaft control boxes, Explain operation of Tiley H.M.I. control desk, Explain operation of pneumatic brake system, Explain operation of digital hoist supervision cubicles.
• Explain shaft communications (Bells), Explain MSHA regulations for hoisting, Explain hoisting safeties.
• Power Distribution - Demonstrate knowledge of transformers and AC circuits and electrical protective devices. Demonstrate understanding of power feed circuits to and from substation to all transformers, motor control centers, starters and motors. Ability to maintain power distribution systems.
• Ability to set up over current and short circuit protection devices.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Training & Experience

• Minimum experience level should be equivalent to an entry-level journeyman.
• Previous experience working in an underground environment preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions

This position will include work completed in an underground mining environment.