NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries, Inc. • Hiawatha, IA

74d • $31 - $47

About The Position

The Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing will be responsible for performing electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment. The technician will work with a team of professionals to ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician.

Requirements

• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• Prefer an Associate’s degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or a EE Degree from an ABET accredited college, or similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee).
• NETA Certification (I, II, III or IV) or similar desired.
• Must have at least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
• Must have good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB a plus.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco.
• 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 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 be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• 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.
• Must be willing to travel; minimum 40%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PowerDB.

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.
• Conduct 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees