Senior NETA Field Service Technician

Jobtailor; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco in Texas seeks a Field Service Test Technician to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and data collection on electrical systems ranging from low to high voltage. Travel to customer sites across the state and neighboring states is required.

Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, an EPC or EE degree, NETA certification, and strong safety practices. Proficiency with PowerDB, Doble and Excel is a plus; on-call rotation and occasional overnight travel are part of

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
• Associate’s degree in Electrical Power & Controls or EE Degree from ABET accredited college.
• NETA Certification III or IV preferred or Electrician license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and data collection of low, medium and high voltage electrical systems at customer sites.
• Travel to customer job sites across Texas and neighboring states; respond to emergencies on-call.
• Perform transformer and relay testing, switchgear and circuit breaker testing, and related diagnostics.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Relay Calibration

Cable Testing

Data Collection

Troubleshooting

Start-Up Procedures

Voltage Testing

Emergency Response

Education

2-year technical college - EPC

Electrical Engineering degree (ABET)

Tools

PowerDB

Doble

Insulation Resistance Testing Equipment

Automatic Transfer Switch

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• 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.
• Able to travel to customer job sites across the state and bordering states.
• Instrument transformer tests.
• Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
• Preferred if proficient in testing 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.

Requirements

• 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 (III or IV) or similar desired or Electrician license preferred
• Must have at least 5 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
• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• Must be able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 100 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 available for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel
• U.S. passport & TWIC card a plus
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• If applying for position, must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in testing and troubleshooting low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems, including switchgear and transformers. Proficient in adhering to safety standards and regulations while performing field service tasks and data collection.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Switchgear Testing & Troubleshooting
• Power Transformer Testing
• NETA Certification (III or IV)
• Electrical Safety Procedures
• Field Service Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Testing
• Relay Calibration
• Cable Testing
• Data Collection
• Troubleshooting
• Start-Up Procedures
• Voltage Testing
• Emergency Response
• PC Skills
• Data Entry

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Customer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

• NETA Certification (III or IV)
• Electrician License
• OSHA 30 Hour
• CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED Training

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Power & Controls
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Commercial Electrical Systems
• High Voltage
• Medium Voltage
• Low Voltage
• TWIC Card
• Fit for Duty Physical Exam
• Pre-Employment Drug Test
• Criminal Background Check

Tools & Technologies

• PowerDB
• Doble
• Insulation Resistance Testing Equipment
• Automatic Transfer Switch
• Microsoft Excel