Sr. Test Technician

Shermco Services, LLC

3d•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 a Sr. Test Technician to join our team in several locations. Shermco Services is accredited by NETA.

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, similar experience, and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee)
NETA Certification (I) 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
Must be able 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 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 safe driving record
If applying for position, must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

Nice To Haves

Preferred if proficient in testing both electro-mechanical and solid-state relays
Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco
U.S. passport & TWIC card a plus

Responsibilities

Field Service Test Technicians 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.
Able to travel to customer jobsites across the state and bordering states.
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