NETA Field Service Technician - Level 2/3

Shermco Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated NETA Field Service Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves traveling to various customer sites to inspect and test electrical systems, ensuring safety and reliability in operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical testing and troubleshooting, along with relevant certifications. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, professional growth, and teamwork, where your skills will contribute to impactful projects in the electrical industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
• NETA Certification (I, II, III, or IV) or similar is desired.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for testing and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Perform tests on transformers, relays, and circuit breakers.

Skills

Electrical Systems Testing

Relay Calibration

Cable Testing

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Power & Controls

EE Degree from ABET-accredited college

Tools

PowerDB

Job description

NETA Field Service Technician - Level 2/3

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Overview

Shermco Industries is seeking a NETA III Field Service Technician.

Skills:

• 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.
• 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 respond to customer emergencies promptly.

Responsibilities

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

• Must be able to drive locally/regionally daily, 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 an EE Degree from an ABET-accredited college, or similar military experience and training (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, NAVY Seabee).
• NETA Certification (I, II, III, or IV) or similar desired.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience performing 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 adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Preferred OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training can be provided by Shermco.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Pass a fit-for-duty physical exam when required.
• Maintain a drug-free status; pass pre-employment and periodic random drug tests.
• Acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
• Physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Willing to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Not requiring sponsorship 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 required.

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