NETA 2

Shamrock Consulting; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Business Consulting is seeking a field technician in Boise, ID to perform acceptance and maintenance testing on low- and medium-voltage gear under supervision, delivering accurate field data and progressing toward Level III certification.

You will travel to Treasure Valley sites, operate megohmmeters and relay test sets, and adhere to NFPA 70E/NETA safety standards while supporting senior technicians on complex tasks.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related field experience, or 1 year with completion of a 2-year technical electrical program.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA 10/30.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine acceptance and maintenance testing on switchgear, transformers, breakers, relays, and other protective devices under the direction of a senior technician
• Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment such as megohmmeters, hipot sets, and relay test sets
• Record accurate field data and assist with report preparation
• Follow NFPA 70E, OSHA, and NETA safety standards on every job site, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash procedures
• Travel to client sites throughout the Treasure Valley as projects require
• Support senior technicians on more complex commissioning and troubleshooting work to build toward Level III certification

Skills

Electrical safety practices

Reading schematics

Field testing

Travel willingness

Education

NETA Level II certification

Associate degree or technical school training in electrical/electronics technology

Tools

Doble

Megger

Multi-Amp instruments

Job description

ABOUT SHAMROCK BUSINESS CONSULTING

Shamrock Business Consulting is a direct-hire recruiting firm focused exclusively on the power, construction, and mission-critical industries. We partner with electrical testing, engineering, and utility-services companies across the country to connect them with technicians who keep the grid running safely. When you apply through Shamrock, you work directly with a recruiter who understands the trade and will walk you through the process from first call to first day — no resume black hole, no runaround.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Twelve months in, success looks like running standard acceptance and maintenance test procedures on low- and medium-voltage equipment with light oversight, turning in clean, accurate field data, and becoming a trusted member of the field crew as you work toward Level III certification.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform routine acceptance and maintenance testing on switchgear, transformers, breakers, relays, and other protective devices under the direction of a senior technician
• Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment such as megohmmeters, hipot sets, and relay test sets
• Record accurate field data and assist with report preparation
• Follow NFPA 70E, OSHA, and NETA safety standards on every job site, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash procedures
• Travel to client sites throughout the Treasure Valley as projects require
• Support senior technicians on more complex commissioning and troubleshooting work to build toward Level III certification

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• NETA Level II certification, or eligibility to sit for the exam (2 years of related field experience, or 1 year with completion of a 2-year technical electrical program)
• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices (NFPA 70E, OSHA 10/30)
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and schematics

Preferred:

• Prior experience with switchgear, transformer, or relay testing
• Associate degree or technical school training in electrical/electronics technology
• Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Megger, or Multi-Amp instruments