Field Service Technician - Military Skillbridge Trainee

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 44 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Shermco Industries, Inc. in Denver, CO, is offering a DoW SkillBridge NETA Field Service Technician Trainee program for transitioning service members. Trainees will work at industrial and commercial sites, gaining hands-on exposure to low-, medium-, and high-voltage testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

This is designed to build safety, discipline, and field experience while offering potential full-time opportunities upon completion. No prior NETA certification is required.

Qualificações

• Must be Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Eligible for the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Must obtain command approval before beginning the program.
• Must have sufficient time remaining on Active Duty to complete the approved SkillBridge training period.
• No prior NETA certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Train alongside Shermco technicians at customer sites and gain hands-on exposure to HV testing and commissioning.
• Participate in safety and technical training (e.g., NFPA 70E, OSHA, CPR/First Aid).
• Travel locally and regionally to customer sites as required by training.

Conhecimentos

Electrical power

AC/DC systems

Electrical testing

Protective relays

Diagnostics

Lockout/Tagout

Safety mindset

Ferramentas

PowerDB

Doble

TTR

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

DoW SkillBridge – NETA Field Service Technician Trainee

Shermco Industries is seeking transitioning Active Duty service members for our DoW SkillBridge NETA Field Service Technician Training Program.

This opportunity is designed for service members with backgrounds in electrical systems, power generation and distribution, electronics, controls, instrumentation, maintenance, or other related technical fields who are interested in transitioning their military experience into a civilian career in electrical testing and power systems.

As a SkillBridge participant, you will train alongside experienced Shermco Field Service Technicians at industrial and commercial customer sites. Participants will gain hands‑on exposure to the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning of low‑, medium‑, and high‑voltage electrical systems ranging from 480V to 600kV.

This program is designed to build upon the technical skills, troubleshooting ability, safety mindset, discipline, and field experience developed during military service while providing industry‑specific training for a career in electrical testing.

Prior NETA certification or electrical testing experience is not required.

SkillBridge Program Support:

For selected participants, Shermco will provide one‑way transportation to the approved training/work location and lodging during the SkillBridge training period. The goal of the program is to transition successful participants into full‑time Field Service Technician opportunities with Shermco upon completion of SkillBridge. Employment following SkillBridge is not guaranteed and is based on successful program completion, performance, qualifications, and business needs.

Responsibilities

SkillBridge participants will train under the guidance of experienced Shermco technicians and may receive hands‑on training and exposure in the following areas:

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain low-, medium-, and high‑voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Learn safe work practices for electrical testing and field‑service operations.
• Perform instrument transformer testing.
• Assist with power transformer testing, including Doble, TTR, insulation resistance, and related testing methods.
• Learn testing procedures for electromechanical and solid‑state protective relays.
• Assist with protective relay testing, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Perform cable testing using methods such as Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, and DC Hipot.
• Assist with low-, medium-, and high‑voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
• Learn automatic transfer switch testing and troubleshooting.
• Gain exposure to electrical system startup and commissioning activities.
• Learn proper setup and operation of electrical test equipment.
• Collect, document, and interpret electrical testing data.
• Develop technical documentation and field‑service reports.
• Gain exposure to PowerDB and other electrical testing software.
• Work alongside experienced technicians at industrial, commercial, utility, and other customer locations.
• Participate in applicable safety and technical training, which may include NFPA 70E, OSHA, CPR/First Aid/AED, and other industry‑specific training.
• Travel locally and regionally to customer sites as required by the training program.

Qualifications

SkillBridge Eligibility

• Must currently be serving on Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Must be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program.
• Must be able to obtain command approval prior to beginning the program.
• Must have sufficient time remaining on Active Duty to complete the approved SkillBridge training period.

Military Experience We're Looking For

Ideal candidates will have military training or hands‑on experience involving:

• Electrical power generation and distribution
• AC/DC electrical systems
• Generators and power‑generation equipment
• Electrical distribution equipment
• Switchgear and circuit breakers
• Transformers
• Motors and motor controls
• Electrical testing and test equipment
• Protective relays and control systems
• Instrumentation and controls
• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Preventive and corrective electrical maintenance
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Lockout/Tagout and electrical safety procedures

Army: Prime Power, Interior Electrician, Power Generation Equipment Repair, Utilities and related electrical/electronics specialties.

Navy: Electrician's Mate (EM), Construction Electrician (CE/Seabee), Gas Turbine Systems Technician – Electrical (GSE), Interior Communications Electrician (IC), Electronics Technician (ET), nuclear‑trained electrical/electronics personnel, and related ratings.

Air Force: Electrical Power Production, Electrical Systems, Electrical & Environmental Systems, power generation, avionics/electrical maintenance, and related specialties.

Marine Corps: Electrician, Generator/Power Generation, Utilities, Ground Electronics, electrical maintenance, and related MOSs.

Coast Guard: Electrician's Mate (EM), Electronics Technician (ET), and other ratings involving electrical distribution, power generation, controls, or troubleshooting.

Space Force: Electrical power, facilities, electronics, controls, communications infrastructure, and other relevant technical specialties.

Don't see your MOS, AFSC, or rating listed? We still encourage you to apply.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and following established procedures.
• Ability and willingness to learn electrical testing and troubleshooting techniques.
• Basic computer skills, including email, data entry, Microsoft Excel, and other standard business applications.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be willing and able to travel locally and regionally; travel requirements may vary based on training location and customer assignments.
• Must be comfortable working in industrial, commercial, utility, and field environments.
• Must be able to climb, crawl, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules based on customer and training requirements, which may include occasional nights, weekends, or extended hours.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to meet applicable Shermco safety, background, driving, and drug and alcohol screening requirements.

No prior NETA certification is required. Shermco is looking for service members with the technical foundation and aptitude to develop into successful electrical testing professionals.

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 $31.78 - USD $47.64 /Hr.