NETA Field Service Technician II
About The Position
Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician II to travel to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up activities, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems ranging from 480 volts to 600 kV. The work includes testing instrument transformers and power transformers using methods such as Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance; testing electromechanical and solid-state relays; cable testing using Tan Delta, power factor, VLF, and DC Hipot; troubleshooting automatic transfer switches; and testing low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers. The technician also performs moderately complex relay calibration and power metering. The role rotates emergency on-call duty and requires timely responses to customer emergencies. The position requires regular local or regional driving, periodic overnight travel, and at least 40% travel. Flexible hours and overtime are required, with occasional weekends, holidays, and nights. The technician must follow electrical safety procedures and meet physical and employment screening requirements. The pay range is USD $35.00–$50.00 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
- NETA Certification (Level I, II, III, or IV) or similar certification desired.
- Good PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to drive daily locally or regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
- Ability and willingness to travel at least 40%.
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, including occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and, as also stated in the posting, up to 75 pounds; crawl, climb, stand, and walk, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam when required.
- Must remain drug-free and pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test, periodic unannounced random drug tests, and drug and alcohol screening.
- Must pass an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
- Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States.
- Fluent ability to read, write, and speak English.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or an Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college; similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy Seabee) is also noted as preferred.
- Experience with PowerDB.
- OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR, First Aid, BBP, or AED training; the company states training can be provided.
Responsibilities
- Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up activities, and collect data on electrical systems from 480 volts to 600 kV.
- Perform instrument transformer and power transformer testing, including Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance tests.
- Test electromechanical and solid-state relays.
- Perform cable testing using Tan Delta, power factor, VLF, and DC Hipot methods.
- 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 to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
- Drive regularly for local and regional work and travel for customer assignments.
- Work safely and adhere to electrical safety procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
