Transformer Technician: Field Service & Oil Processing Pro

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries is seeking a Transformer Technician in the United States with at least 3 years of transformer maintenance experience and strong oil-processing knowledge. Responsibilities include testing, repairing gaskets, radiators, bushings, and performing inspections on load tap changers and related components.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, proficiency in Excel, and be able to pass pre-employment drug tests and background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related experience in transformer maintenance
• Excellent knowledge in transformer or insulating oil processing
• Prefer NETA Certification (II, III or IV) or equivalent skills/experience to become NETA Certified
• OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training a plus; training on each can be provided by Shermco.
• Must have general PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; PowerDB a plus.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background check
• Must be able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 75 lbs., pass fit for duty exam
• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to travel domestically and internationally
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime, weekends, holidays and nights

Responsibilities

• Test, repair leaks and replace gaskets on transformers
• Repair and/or replace radiators, bushings, and components on transformers, substations and cabinet, with OCB's
• Conduct internal inspections and perform repairs on automatic load tap changers
• Run a vacuum dehydrator
• Conduct oil process filtering or replacement

Skills

Transformer knowledge

Doble power factor

Oil processing

Electrical safety

PowerDB experience

OSHA/MSHA training

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PowerDB

Job description

Shermco Industries is seeking a Transformer Technician in the United States with at least 3 years of transformer maintenance experience and strong oil-processing knowledge. Responsibilities include testing, repairing gaskets, radiators, bushings, and performing inspections on load tap changers and related components.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, proficiency in Excel, and be able to pass pre-employment drug tests and background checks.