Field Service Technician

Jobtailor; Chickasaw (AL); On-site; USD 85,962,240 - 100,289,280; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries seeks a Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing to perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair on distribution systems at customer sites.

The role involves traveling to industrial and commercial sites, conducting transformer and relay tests, ensuring safety, and delivering high-quality data. Strong reading/writing in English required; NETA certification preferred and 40% travel anticipated.

Qualifications

• Proficient in field testing and data collection
• Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and standards
• Ability to interpret test results and document findings

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot and collect data on HV/LV systems
• Perform instrument transformer, power transformer and relay tests
• Test switchgear and circuit breakers; calibrate relays and meters
• Handle on-call duties and respond to emergencies promptly

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Data collection

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Power & Controls

ABET EE degree

Tools

Doble

TTR

PowerDB

Job description

Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing

Job Details

Location: US-AL-Chickasaw

Job ID: 2026-2436

Category: Technician

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

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 $30.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.