NETA Field Service Technician, Senior

Position Overview

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

Key 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.
• Able to travel to customer job sites across the state and bordering states.
• Perform instrument transformer tests.
• Conduct power transformer testing (Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.).
• Preferred: Proficient in testing both electro-mechanical and solid-state relays.
• Execute cable testing (Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot).
• 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 promptly to customer emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls, or a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited), or equivalent military training (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee).
• NETA Certification (III or IV) or similar desired; Electrician license preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
• Good PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel (experience with PowerDB is a plus).
• Ability to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, and CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training can be provided by Shermco.
• Must be able to drive locally/regionally on a daily basis and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Pass a pre-employment criminal background check; employment is contingent on acceptable results from background and drug/alcohol screening.
• Ability to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Availability for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel (U.S. passport & TWIC card a plus).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa (work permit required).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: USD $46.83 - USD $72.93 /Hr.