Electrical Training Specialist – NETA Certification Prep

Shermco Industries; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries in Dallas, TX, seeks an experienced NETA Technical Trainer/Instructor to deliver classroom and hands-on training for electrical testing personnel. You will conduct labs, demonstrations, and practical competency assessments, aligning content with ANSI/NETA ATS, MTS, and ETT standards.

The role requires field-ready knowledge, NFPA 70/70E, OSHA safety requirements, and experience with NETA certification pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience, plus technical education, apprenticeship, military electrical training, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical testing, inspection, and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of ANSI/NETA ATS and MTS and familiarity with ANSI/NETA ETT.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, and applicable OSHA electrical safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical prints, one-line diagrams, equipment nameplates, manufacturer instructions, and technical test data.
• Ability to communicate clearly, present technical topics effectively, mentor developing technicians, and work with learners at different skill levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and common digital instructional tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led courses on AC/DC theory, electrical power systems, electrical testing, maintenance, inspection, and safe operation of test equipment to learners with varying experience.
• Conduct guided discussions, hands-on laboratories, technical demonstrations, written assessments, and practical evaluations; provide coaching and remediation.
• Teach substation and switchgear fundamentals, circuit breakers, power transformers, medium-voltage cables, bus structures, electrical drawings, and one-line diagrams.
• Instruct on electrical inspection, cleaning, connection torque, insulation resistance, low-resistance/contact-resistance, transformer turns ratio, winding resistance, and applicable diagnostic test methods.
• Apply ANSI/NETA ATS, MTS, and ETT to training content; explain acceptance versus maintenance testing, test selection, result interpretation, documentation, and NETA certification pathways.
• Integrate OSHA, NFPA 70E, company electrical safety program, and approved Methods of Procedure and Safe Work Practices into all instruction, emphasizing risk assessments, electrically safe work conditions, LOTO, work-zone control, grounding, discharge, and stop-work criteria.
• Prepare and inspect training equipment, test sets, cables, leads, accessories, and laboratory setups; supervise controlled and authorized training activities.
• Support Foundational Field Readiness and Qualification Score Card readiness assessments, including capstone stations for circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear/bus, and medium-voltage cables.
• Maintain the distinction between classroom practice/readiness assessments and formal task qualification, which requires authorized field evaluation and appropriate documentation.
• Develop and revise presentations, instructor guides, exams, exercises, and student resources with Operations, EHS, and technical subject matter experts.
• Maintain attendance, assessment, completion, and training records; use student outcomes and field feedback to improve course quality.

Skills

Electrical testing

Training/teaching

Course development

Communication

Office productivity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Technical education / apprenticeship

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PowerDB

Job description

Shermco Industries in Dallas, TX, seeks an experienced NETA Technical Trainer/Instructor to deliver classroom and hands-on training for electrical testing personnel. You will conduct labs, demonstrations, and practical competency assessments, aligning content with ANSI/NETA ATS, MTS, and ETT standards.

The role requires field-ready knowledge, NFPA 70/70E, OSHA safety requirements, and experience with NETA certification pathways.