NETA Field Service Technician, Senior
About The Position
Shermco Industries is seeking an experienced NETA Field Service Technician, Senior to join its electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, and training team. Shermco 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-up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems ranging from 480 volts to 600 kV. Technicians travel locally, regionally, and overnight, with occasional international travel, and rotate emergency on-call duty. The stated pay range is USD $50.00–$75.00 per hour.
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 drive daily locally or regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, periodic unannounced random drug tests, and a pre-employment criminal background check.
- 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, including occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
- Willingness to travel.
- Fluent ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without an employer-sponsored visa or work permit.
- Ability to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
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 is also identified.
- NETA Certification Level III or IV, or similar certification; an electrician license is preferred.
- Proficiency in 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 customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems.
- 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 when called.
- Work safely and adhere to electrical safety procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
