NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Time; On-site; NOK 524,000 - 852,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing to perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair on distribution equipment at customer sites.

You will work with a team to ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The role requires travel to industrial and commercial sites, testing of low, medium and high voltage systems, and on‑call duties with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• ABET/ACCEPTABLE EPC degree or EE degree is preferred.
• NETA Certification (I, II, III or IV) or similar desired.
• At least 2 years of experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
• Proficient in PC use including email, internet, data entry; Excel experience preferred.
• OSHA 30, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid training preferred (training may be provided).

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and data collection of HV/LV electrical systems.
• Perform instrument transformer tests and power transformer testing (Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance).
• Test electro‑mechanical and solid‑state relays; conduct cable testing (Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot).
• Troubleshoot ATS, switchgear, and circuit breakers; calibrate relays and power metering.
• Maintain safety procedures; participate in on-call rotations and respond to emergencies.
• Complete pre-employment checks and adhere to background and drug screening requirements.

Skills

English fluency

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC)

Electrical Engineering degree (ABET accredited)

Tools

MS Excel

PowerDB

Doble

Job description

Overview

The Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing will be responsible for performing electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment. The technician will work with a team of professionals to ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician

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.
• Instrument transformer tests
• Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
• Test 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 if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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 to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 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 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay Range

USD $40.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.