NETA Field Service Technician II

Shermco Industries, Inc.•Gonzales, LA

3d•$35 - $50

About The Position

Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician to travel to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems ranging from 480 volts to 600 kV. The work includes testing instrument and power transformers; electro-mechanical and solid-state relays; cables; automatic transfer switches; switchgear; and circuit breakers. The technician also performs moderately complex relay calibration and power metering. Emergency on-call duty rotates among technicians, who must respond to customer emergencies promptly when called. The role requires local and regional driving, at least 40% travel, periodic overnight travel, and flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights. The pay range is USD $35.00–$50.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
Ability to drive locally and regionally on a daily basis and travel, including periodic overnight travel; minimum 40% travel.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
Good PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work safely and adhere to electrical safety procedures.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and, as also stated in the posting, up to 75 pounds; crawl, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, walk, and drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam when required.
Must remain drug-free and pass pre-employment hair follicle drug testing and periodic unannounced random drug tests; offers are conditioned on acceptable drug and alcohol screening results.
Must pass an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, including occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree from an accredited two-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or an EE degree from an ABET-accredited college; similar experience and training from Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy Seabee service is also noted.
NETA Certification (I, II, III, or IV) or similar certification is desired.
Experience with PowerDB.
OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR, First Aid, BBP, or AED training; Shermco can provide training.

Responsibilities

Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, start up, and collect data on electrical systems from 480 volts to 600 kV.
Test instrument transformers and power transformers using methods such as Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance testing.
Test electro-mechanical and solid-state relays.
Perform cable testing, including Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, and DC Hipot testing.
Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
Test low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
Perform moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond promptly to customer emergencies when called.
Travel locally and regionally, including periodic overnight travel and a minimum of 40% travel.
Work safely and follow electrical safety procedures.