Business Details
19 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Electrical Equipment Repair & Services
CBS Nuclear Services has established itself as a premier provider of electrical equipment repair and maintenance solutions since 2007. Our expertise spans low- and medium-voltage circuit breaker repair, remanufacturing, and life extension services, with a specialized focus on Class 1E safety-related equipment for nuclear and industrial applications. Headquartered in Matthews, NC, we serve the Southeastern United States, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee. Our quality assurance program adheres to 10CFR50 Appendix B requirements, ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards. We offer both shop-based and on-site field services, supported by mobile service trailers and a comprehensive inventory of replacement parts. Our team of trained technicians utilizes cutting-edge technology, including vacuum interrupters and solid-state controls, to enhance equipment safety and reliability.We provide emergency 24/7 support for unscheduled outages, backed by the resources of Group CBS, a nationwide network of electrical service providers. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through engineered solutions like FLEX system integration following the Fukushima Daiichi incident. With a 10,000 sq-ft climate-controlled facility designed for precision repairs and a proprietary MAC test for vacuum interrupter analysis, we deliver documented, certified results that meet original manufacturer specifications. Our services extend equipment lifecycles, reduce capital expenditures, and ensure operational continuity for critical power systems.
Services
Circuit Breaker Repair
Remanufacturing Services
Emergency Support
Parts Sales
Switchgear Maintenance
Life Extension Programs
Field Testing
Retrofit Solutions
Transformer Services
ARC Flash Safety
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency field service with mobile trailers for rapid response
- Our technicians service all major circuit breaker manufacturers including GE, ABB, and Siemens
- We maintain the industry's largest inventory of replacement parts through Group CBS
- Our quality assurance program meets 10CFR50 Appendix B nuclear compliance standards
- We utilize MAC testing technology to predict vacuum interrupter lifespan accurately
Services
Circuit Breaker Repair
Our circuit breaker repair services address low- and medium-voltage units from all major manufacturers. Technicians perform diagnostic testing, component replacement, and calibration to original specifications. We utilize climate-controlled facilities and mobile service trailers for both shop and on-site repairs, ensuring minimal downtime for critical power systems.
Remanufacturing Services
We restore obsolete or damaged circuit breakers through comprehensive disassembly, cleaning, component replacement, and performance testing. Our process includes optional replating, painting, and SIL/SAL issue resolution while maintaining traceability through our 'breaker hospital' system with patient ID tracking for each unit.
Emergency Support
Available 24 hours daily, our emergency response team addresses unscheduled outages using mobile workshops and extensive parts inventory. Services include on-site diagnostics, immediate repairs, and temporary power solutions through four self-contained portable workshops strategically positioned across the Southeast region.
Life Extension Programs
We extend equipment lifecycles through technology upgrades like vacuum interrupter installation and solid-state trip units. Our engineers match existing switchgear lineups and implement retrofits that improve safety and reliability while avoiding costly full replacements of functional electrical infrastructure.
Parts Sales
We provide replacement components for all major circuit breaker brands, including contacts, arc chutes, trip units, and vacuum interrupters. As part of Group CBS, we access the industry's largest inventory of new, surplus, and remanufactured electrical equipment to ensure rapid availability for critical repairs.
People
Scott Peterson
President
Scott Peterson leads CBS Nuclear Services with over 25 years of experience in electrical equipment maintenance. He oversees operations that combine technical expertise with customer-focused solutions, ensuring compliance with nuclear industry standards while expanding service capabilities through strategic partnerships and technological innovation.
Questions
What types of circuit breakers do you service?
We service all makes and models of low- and medium-voltage power circuit breakers from manufacturers including GE, ABB, Siemens, Westinghouse, and Square D for both nuclear and industrial applications.
Do you provide emergency services after hours?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency response with mobile field service trailers available for immediate dispatch to address unscheduled outages at nuclear, industrial, and commercial facilities.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Southeastern United States including North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee with nationwide support through Group CBS affiliates.
Can you help with obsolete equipment replacement?
Yes, our engineers specialize in matching existing switchgear lineups and implementing life extension programs that modernize obsolete equipment using current technology while maintaining compatibility with existing systems.
What testing capabilities do you have?
Our NETA-certified technicians perform acceptance, maintenance, and diagnostic testing using calibrated equipment including MAC testing for vacuum interrupter analysis in our climate-controlled 10,000 sq-ft facility.
Are you compliant with nuclear industry standards?
Yes, our quality assurance program complies with 10CFR50 Appendix B requirements for Class 1E nuclear qualified electrical equipment servicing, with documented processes meeting nuclear regulatory commission standards.
