NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated NETA Field Service Technician to join their team. In this role, you will perform critical electrical testing, maintenance, and repairs on various electrical distribution systems. Your expertise will ensure that all work is conducted safely and efficiently, meeting the highest quality standards. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel and professional growth. If you have a passion for electrical systems and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
• NETA Certification preferred or similar military training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems at customer sites.
• Perform transformer testing and cable testing.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Troubleshooting

Data Collection

Safety Procedures

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Power & Controls

ABET-accredited EE Degree

Tools

PowerDB

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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.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low, medium, and high voltage (480 Volt to 600 kV) electrical systems.
• Conduct instrument transformer tests.
• Perform power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
• Test both electro-mechanical and solid state relays.
• Carry out cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot.
• Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
• Test low, medium, and high voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Perform moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond promptly to customer emergencies when called.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to drive locally/regionally daily and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or EE Degree from an ABET-accredited college, or similar military training (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, NAVY Seabee).
• NETA Certification (I, II, III, or IV) or similar preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
• Good PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB is a plus.
• Ability to work safely and follow electrical safety procedures.
• Preferred OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training can be provided by Shermco.

Other Requirements

• Ability to stay drug-free; pass pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic random tests.
• Acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
• Physical fitness to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without accommodations. Pass a physical exam.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights.
• No sponsorship required to work in the U.S.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willing to travel at least 40%.
• Background check and drug/alcohol screening are conditions of employment.

Pay Range

USD $31.78 - USD $65.00 /Hr.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing