Posted 2 days ago
Sr. Test Technician-Switchgear
@ Panelmatic
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Panelmatic is hiring a Senior Test Technician for its RIC Power Corporation subsidiary, a custom manufacturer of medium voltage switchgear. The role performs functional and high-voltage apparatus testing on new switchgear, about 95% in the shop and 5% field support, and mentors Test Technicians. It is a full-time position with a stated benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Independently perform functional and high-voltage testing on switchgear
- Lead or back up Factory Acceptance Tests
- Mentor Test Technicians on the production floor
- Provide 5% field or remote support
- Contribute to test plans and ISO/QMS improvement
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in electrical engineering
- 3+ years of switchgear and power apparatus testing
- Expert at reading complex electrical drawings
- Ability to work safely on energized equipment
- Strong troubleshooting and MS Office skills
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workable
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support |
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Panelmatic
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Manufacturers of Packaged Equipment Centers, Protection & Control Relay Panels, and Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear
Full company description
Manufacturers of Packaged Equipment Centers, Industrial Control Panels, and Protection and Control Panels since 1957 Panelmatic was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH, to serve manufacturing industries with the design and manufacture of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. The business grew sufficiently over the years to support expansion to other geographic areas including Houston, TX (1985), St. Louis, MO (2007), Greenville, SC (2012), and Brookfield, OH - Building Solutions Location (2019). Since our beginning, we have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations: ✔ Automotive ✔ Aviation ✔ Chemical ✔ Consumer products ✔ Energy ✔ Environmental ✔ Food & Beverage ✔ Oil & Gas ✔ Glass ✔ Material Handling ✔ Metals ✔ OEM ✔ Packaging ✔ Paper & Pulp ✔ Pharmaceutical ✔ Rubber ✔ Solar ✔ Telecommunications ✔ Utilities Industries ✔ Wind Power We have designed, built, and delivered equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We are able to meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery. We are known for our high quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently. You’ll find that Panelmatic is easy to work with and your job will be: …In Spec, On Time, In Budget. Specialties UL Certified: Category NITW - Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures per UL 508A, UL 50, Categories NRBX & NNNY Control Panels and Assemblies for use in Hazardous Locations, per UL 698A, UL 913, UL 120, NFPA 496, Custom Fabrication.
- LinkedIn followers
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- Reported office locations
- 410 West Rd, Houston, Texas 77038, US
- 6806 Willowbrook Park, Houston, TX 77066, US
- 1125 Meadowbrook Ave, Youngstown, Ohio 44512, US
- 6882 Parkway Dr, Brookfield, Ohio 44403, US
- 8325 Riverbend Crt, Burnaby, British Columbia V3N 5E7, CA
- 3212 Old Highway 105 E, Conroe, Texas 77301, US
- 109 Prosperity Blvd, Piedmont, South Carolina 29673, US
- Business categories
- Electronics
- Electrical Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Panelmatic
- Specialties
- Control Panels
- UL Certified
- Custom
- Enclosures
- Buildings
- Consoles
- Turn Key
- Fabrication
- CSA
- Pneumatic
- RIE
- PDC
- MCC
- Classified Area
- Hazardous
- Blast Rated
- Operator
- PLC
- Low Voltage
- Medium Voltage
- Hipot Testing
- Power
- Switchgear
- Wind power
- Solar Power
- and Relay Panels
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- 0
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Manufacturers of Packaged Equipment Centers, Industrial Control Panels, and Protection and Control Panels since 1957 Panelmatic was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH, to serve manufacturing industries with the design and manufacture of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. The business grew sufficiently over the years to support expansion to other geographic areas including Houston, TX…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | Control PanelsUL CertifiedCustomEnclosuresBuildingsConsolesTurn KeyFabricationCSAPneumatic |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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About RIC Power Corporation:
RIC Power Corporation, a Panelmatic Company, is a leading custom manufacturer of medium voltage switchgear, protection, and control systems. We pride ourselves on engineering excellence and delivering high-quality, reliable solutions to our clients across various industries. Join a team dedicated to innovation and quality in a stable and supportive environment.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Technician to join our QC & Testing team. This position is primarily facility-based (approx. 95% in-shop, ~5% on-site/remote field support) and is responsible for independently performing full electrical functional and high-voltage apparatus testing on newly manufactured low and medium voltage switchgear and control systems, in addition to mentoring Test Technicians and supporting the Engineering Quality Lead on Factory Acceptance Testing and test plan development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Electrical Functionality Testing: Independently perform full functional testing of protection and control schemes, including control power distribution, protection relay operation, breaker close/open logic, and interlocks.
- HV Apparatus Testing: Independently conduct high-voltage apparatus testing, including Hi-Pot, Partial Discharge (PD), BIL, Heat Run, and Contact Resistance testing.
- Interlock Defeat & Mechanical Safety Verification: Independently perform interlock defeat and mechanical safety verification (door/racking interlocks, TOC/MOC status, etc.) under controlled conditions.
- Visual, Mechanical & Point-to-Point Backup: Perform or back up Visual & BOM confirmation, mechanical functionality confirmation, and Point-to-Point continuity testing as needed.
- Minor Defect Correction: Directly fix connection-integrity issues you personally find during your own testing (e.g., a loose or under-torqued connection that already matches the drawing package), without escalation. Anything that does not match the drawing package is flagged back to Production for rework.
- Electrical Code & Standards: Know and apply relevant electrical codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, UL, etc.) during testing.
- Test Plans & Reports: Contribute technical input into test plan development and final test reports (does not author).
- Troubleshooting: Independently troubleshoot and resolve design- or production-related issues in collaboration with Engineering.
- FAT & Field Support: Lead or back up Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and independently provide on-site or remote field support (~5%) when required.
- Mentorship & Production Feedback: Provide informal, on-the-floor guidance to Test Technicians during testing, and, alongside the Engineering Quality Lead, feed findings back to the Production team for learning and improvement.
- Safety Practice: Work independently and safely, including on energized work; identify and contribute hazards to Job Hazard Analyses (JHA). Stop-work authority applies regardless of tier: halt any test you believe is unsafe.
- ISO/QMS Contribution: Contribute to ISO/QMS process improvement.
- Equipment & Supplier Inspection: Verify your own test equipment is current before use, and back up Supplier & incoming-inspection quality checks as needed.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Education & Experience: Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, with 3+ years of experience in low and medium voltage switchgear and power apparatus testing.
- Technical Expertise: Expert at interpreting complex electrical drawings and performing hands-on testing.
- Safety: Demonstrated ability to work independently and safely on energized/high-voltage tasks.
- Soft Skills: Strong troubleshooting abilities, high attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office for technical reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- FAT Experience: Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedures.
- Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., CSA, IEEE, ANSI, NETA, UL).
- Network Testing: Familiarity with communication network testing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- RRSP matching program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid time-off
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