NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries, Inc. • Irving, TX

4d • $30 - $50

About The Position

Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician to perform electrical testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, start-up, data collection, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment. The technician travels to industrial and commercial customer sites to work on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, from 480 volts to 600 kV, as part of a team focused on safe, efficient, high-quality work. The position includes rotating emergency on-call duty and responding promptly to customer emergencies when called.

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 overnight periodically.
• Ability to work safely and follow electrical safety procedures.
• Good PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic unannounced random drug tests; must remain drug-free.
• Acceptable pre-employment criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening results.
• Physical ability to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations; must pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Willingness to travel at least 40%.
• Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), an Electrical Engineering 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 certification.
• Experience with PowerDB.
• OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; Shermco can provide training in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, start up, and collect data on electrical systems.
• Perform instrument transformer tests.
• Test power transformers using methods such as Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance testing.
• Test electromechanical and solid-state relays.
• Perform cable testing, including Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed