Medium Voltage Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries, Inc. in; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Medium Voltage Field Service Technician in Atlanta, responsible for electrical testing and maintenance on distribution systems. The role requires extensive fieldwork and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should have at least 5 years of medium voltage experience and the ability to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Medium Voltage experience required.
• 2+ years relevant experience in switchgear testing.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and maintenance on distribution systems.
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot at customer sites.
• Rotate on-call duty and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Troubleshooting

Electrical Safety Procedures

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Power & Controls

EE Degree from ABET accredited college

NETA Certification (I, II, III or IV)

Job description

Medium Voltage Field Service Technician (Finance)

Medium Voltage Field Service Technician (Finance)

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 Medium Voltage Field Service Technican

Responsibilities

• Field Service Test Technicians travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of medium voltage testing.
• 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.
• Must have 5+ years of Medium Voltage experience

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 $31.78 - USD $65.00 /Hr.