NETA Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing & Start-Up

Shermco Industries; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries is hiring a NETA Field Service Technician to perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair on distribution systems. The role involves travel to industrial and commercial sites, performing HV testing and data collection to ensure safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in switchgear testing, NETA certification, and a valid driver’s license. On-site work with flexible hours and potential overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires NETA Certification (I–IV) or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel ~40%.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and data-collect on low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems at customer sites.
• Perform instrument transformer tests and power transformer tests (Doble, TTR, insulation resistance).
• Test electro-mechanical and solid-state relays; test cables (Tan Delta, PF, VLF, Hipot).
• Travel to customer sites; participate in on-call and respond to emergencies.

Skills

2+ years switchgear testing

Field service

Fluent English

Education

Associate degree EPC

EE degree ABET

Military training in EPC/Power

Tools

PowerDB

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Shermco Industries is hiring a NETA Field Service Technician to perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair on distribution systems. The role involves travel to industrial and commercial sites, performing HV testing and data collection to ensure safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in switchgear testing, NETA certification, and a valid driver’s license. On-site work with flexible hours and potential overtime is expected.