Field Service Technician
About The Position
Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician. Field Service Test Technicians travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (480 Volt to 600 kV) electrical systems. This includes instrument transformer tests, power transformer testing (Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.), testing of both electro-mechanical and solid state relays, cable testing (Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot), automatic transfer switch troubleshooting, and low, medium, and high voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing. Moderately complex relay calibration and power metering are also part of the role. The position requires rotating emergency on-call duty and responding to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
Requirements
- NETA Certification (I, II, III or IV) or similar desired
- At least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
- Good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB a plus.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required.
- Must be able to stay Drug-Free; you will be required to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
- Must have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
- Must be physically fit to to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
- Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or a EE Degree from an ABET accredited college, similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee)
- OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training
Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (480 Volt to 600 kV) electrical systems.
- Perform instrument transformer tests.
- Perform power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
- Test both electro-mechanical and solid state relays.
- Perform cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot.
- Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
- Perform low, medium, and high voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
- Perform moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
- Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
- Drive locally to customer sites with the possibility of occasional overnight travel.
- Work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
- Crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Stay Drug-Free; pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
- Maintain an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
- Pass a fit for duty physical exam.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
- Travel; minimum 40%.
Benefits
- Training on OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED can be provided by Shermco.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
