NETA Field Service Technician II

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries, Inc. seeks a Field Service Test Technician to travel to customer sites and perform testing and commissioning of high- and low-voltage equipment. You will conduct transformer tests, relay calibration, and switchgear inspections while collecting data and ensuring safety compliance.

Candidate must have 2+ years of experience, a relevant degree, NETA certification preferred, and be willing to travel up to 40% with occasional overnight stays. OSHA/ NFPA training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
• Associate degree in Electrical Power & Controls or EE degree; military training acceptable.
• Must be able to travel and work safely following electrical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and start-up electrical systems at customer sites.
• Collect data and perform transformer and switchgear testing.
• Rotate on-call duty and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and accurate documentation.

Skills

Driving

Electrical testing

NETA cert

Excel

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree EPC

EE degree ABET

Military training

Tools

PowerDB

Job description

Overview

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

Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician

Responsibilities

To qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following minimum qualifications and requirements:

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required
• 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 $35.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.