NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled NETA III Field Service Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves traveling to various customer sites to inspect, test, and troubleshoot low to high voltage electrical systems. You will be responsible for performing critical tests on transformers and switchgear, ensuring safety and reliability in all operations. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience, a strong technical background, and the ability to work flexible hours. If you are passionate about electrical systems and enjoy hands-on problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
• NETA Certification or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for testing and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Perform various tests on transformers and switchgear.

Skills

Field Service Testing

Troubleshooting

Electrical Safety Procedures

Microsoft Excel

Data Entry

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Power & Controls

EE Degree from ABET accredited college

Tools

PowerDB

Job description

Overview

Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA III Field Service Technician.

Skills: 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. Responsibilities include:

• Instrument transformer tests
• Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
• Testing both electro-mechanical and solid state relays
• 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 respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner

Responsibilities

To qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following minimum qualifications and requirements:

• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally, and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• 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, II, III or IV) or similar desired.
• Must have at least 2 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.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required.
• Must be able to stay Drug-Free; you will be required to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be willing to travel; minimum 40%.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Pay Range

USD $36.78 - USD $55.14 /Hr.