Electrical Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries is seeking a Senior Electrical Field Service Technician to perform site visits across Texas and neighboring states. You will test, troubleshoot, and start up electrical systems from 480V to 600 kV, with minimal overnight travel required 2-3 times yearly.

Qualifications include 5+ years in switchgear testing, NETA (III/IV) or electrical license, and strong PC skills. Widespread travel, safety training, and a drug-free workplace are part of the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel locally/regionally and occasional overnight travel.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, start-up and collect data on HV/mV electrical systems.
• Perform transformer tests and relay calibration tasks as needed.
• Troubleshoot and test switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Coordinate with customers and Shermco teams to ensure timely service responses.
• Maintain documentation of tests and results using standard tools.

Skills

Electrical testing

Field service

Data collection

Safety procedures

Education

Associate's degree in EPC

Electrical Engineering degree (ABET)

Tools

PowerDB

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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 Senior Electrical Field Service Technician. This position will involve daily site visits, but overnight travel will be minimal, 2-3 times a year.

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 job sites across the state and bordering states.
• Instrument transformer tests.
• Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
• Preferred if proficient in 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 if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: to qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following minimum qualifications and 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 (III or IV) 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; 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
• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel

Other Requirements:

• 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
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• 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
• U.S. passport & TWIC card a plus
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• If applying for position, 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

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 $50.00 /Hr.