NETA Field Service Technician
About The Position
Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician to perform electrical testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment. The technician travels 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 involves working with a team to complete work safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards. The technician rotates emergency on-call duty and must respond 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 be available for periodic overnight travel.
- Good PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
- Ability to stay drug-free and pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic unannounced random drug tests.
- Acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
- Physical ability to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations, and 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, including occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
- Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Willingness to travel at least 40%.
- Offers are conditioned on acceptable results from background checks and drug and alcohol screening.
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 the Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee are also preferred.
- NETA Certification (Level I, II, III, or IV), or similar certification.
- Experience with PowerDB.
- OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR, First Aid, BBP, or AED training; Shermco can provide training in these areas.
Responsibilities
- Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-ups, and collect data on electrical systems.
- Perform instrument transformer tests.
- Test power transformers using methods such as Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance testing.
- Test electro-mechanical and solid-state relays.
- Perform cable testing, including Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, and DC Hipot testing.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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