NETA Field Technican - Level 3/4

Shermco Industries, Inc. • Auburn, WA

107d • $46 - $85

About The Position

Join our team of leaders in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, & training. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced NETA Field Service Technician. Shermco Industries is accredited by NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry.

Requirements

• 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 (III or IV) or similar desired or Electrician license preferred.
• Must have at least 5 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 drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 100 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 available for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel.
• U.S. passport & TWIC card a plus.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PowerDB.
• U.S. passport & TWIC card.

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 (preferred).
• Perform cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot.
• Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
• Test low, medium and high voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Calibrate moderately complex relays and power metering.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Drug-Free Workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees