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Electrical Test Technician

Shermco Industries

Hiawatha (IA)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Shermco Industries is seeking a Field Service Technician for Electrical Testing in Hiawatha, Iowa. The successful candidate will perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems across various customer sites. This role requires a strong technical background, relevant certifications, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

  • NETA Certification (I, II, III or IV) preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in switchgear testing.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and test low, medium and high voltage electrical systems.
  • Perform emergency service calls and troubleshooting.
  • Conduct instrument transformer and power transformer tests.

Skills

Electrical Testing
Troubleshooting
Safety Procedures
PC Skills

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Power & Controls
EE Degree from ABET accredited college

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 WORKPLACEShermco 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#LI-RS1
Pay Range
USD $25.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.
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