Job Details

Electric Motor & Contracting Company, Inc., founded in 1960, is one of the largest independently owned repair facilities for electrical rotating machinery, pumps, and switchgear in the United States. We are conveniently located in Hampton Roads, Virginia just miles from Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

Our company prides itself on:

• Maintaining a clean, state of the art facility
• Providing quality service to our customers
• Employing and retaining great people
• Our shop is AIR CONDITIONED!!!

We are currently seeking a DC Specialist.

Job Description:

• Testing and troubleshooting of DC motors
• Work with production personnel on repairs of DC motors
• Share knowledge of DC motor theory with production personnel
• Assist production in other areas as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of DC Motor (armature and field frame) experience.
• Ability to read prints, draw, and troubleshoot DC motor circuits, including:
  • compensation windings
  • shunt field poles
  • Interpole circuits
  • Series pole circuits
  • Equalizing and jumper windings
  • Communication and neutral setting
• Experience in performing DC electrical testing including:
  • Insulation resistance/polarization index
  • Winding coil resistance and bar-to-bar testing
  • AC/DC hi-pot testing
  • AC/DC drop testing
  • Polarity and induction testing
• Experience in inspecting/testing DC motor auxiliaries including:
  • Thermocouple and RTD testing
  • Heater testing
  • Overload testing
  • Brush rigging/springs
  • Grounding brushes
  • Commutator inspections prior to disassembly
• Qualifications/experience in performing no-load and full load test runs of DC motors and associate troubleshooting.
  • Operation of test panel controlling armature and field input supplies
  • Seating new brushes and setting neutral
  • Evaluating abnormal indications including excessive brush sparking, speed/supply/direction of rotation variations from nameplate, etc.
• Must be physically able to safely operate equipment, able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and capable of standing/stooping/kneeling for long periods of time.
• We are a service industry on call to our customers 24/7/265. To meet our customers' needs, employees must be able to work overtime as needed, including extending hours outside of the assigned shift. This also includes weekends/holidays.
• Must be a good communicator, have a positive attitude, able to follow written and verbal instructions.

NOTE: This position requires drug and background screening.

Why Join Electric Motor & Contracting Co., Inc.?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• A supportive and safety-conscious work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within the company.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in joining our team, please send your resume and salary requirements to ...@emc-co.com, visit our website at www.emc-co.com, or call (757) ###-#### for more information.

Electric Motor & Contracting Co., Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.