NETA III or IV Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries, Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

21d•$47 - $73•Onsite

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. Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA III or IV Field Service Technician, Senior.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting
Good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel
Ability to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures
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
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

Associate’s degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or a EE Degree from an ABET accredited college, 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
Proficient in testing both electro-mechanical and solid-state relays
Experience with PowerDB
OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training
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.
Instrument transformer tests.
Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
Cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot.
Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting.
Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
Moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.