NETA Field Service Technician, Senior
About The Position
Shermco Industries is seeking an experienced senior NETA Field Service Technician to support its electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, and training services. The company is accredited by NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry. The position involves traveling to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-ups, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems ranging from 480 volts to 600 kV. The role requires regular overnight domestic travel, occasional international travel, flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekend, holiday, and night work. Technicians rotate emergency on-call duty and must respond promptly to customer emergencies when called.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
- Good PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
- Ability to drive locally and regionally on a daily basis and be available for periodic overnight travel.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic unannounced random drug tests.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and acceptable background and drug and alcohol screening.
- Ability to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record that can be maintained.
- Availability for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
- Willingness to travel.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without an employer-sponsored visa or work permit.
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 military experience and training from Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy Seabees is also noted.
- NETA Certification III or IV, or similar certification.
- Electrician license.
- Proficiency testing both electromechanical and solid-state relays.
- Experience with PowerDB.
- OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR, First Aid, BBP, or AED training; Shermco can provide training in these areas.
- U.S. passport and TWIC card.
Responsibilities
- Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-ups, and collect data on electrical systems from 480 volts to 600 kV.
- Travel to customer job sites across the state and bordering states.
- Perform instrument transformer tests.
- Test power transformers using methods and equipment such as Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance testing.
- Test cables 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
