NETA Field Service Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Service Technician for Electrical Testing. This role involves performing essential maintenance and repair services on electrical distribution systems, ensuring the highest quality standards. The technician will travel to various customer sites, inspecting and troubleshooting low to high voltage systems. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this position offers a chance to work alongside a skilled team in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about electrical systems and ready to take on challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in switchgear testing and troubleshooting required.
• NETA Certification or similar is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical testing and maintenance on distribution systems.
• Travel to customer sites for inspections and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Troubleshooting

Data Collection

Safety Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Power & Controls

EE Degree from an ABET accredited college

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerDB

Job description

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

• 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 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%.

Pay Range

USD $31.78 - USD $65.00 /Hr.