Field Service Technician - Military Skillbridge Trainee

Shermco Industries is seeking transitioning Active Duty service members for the DoD SkillBridge NETA Field Service Technician Training Program. This opportunity is designed for service members with backgrounds in electrical systems, power generation and distribution, electronics, controls, instrumentation, maintenance, or other related technical fields. The program builds upon military-acquired skills while providing industry-specific training for a career in electrical testing and power systems.

About the role

As a SkillBridge participant, you will train alongside experienced Shermco Field Service Technicians at industrial and commercial customer sites. You will gain hands-on exposure to the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems ranging from 480V to 600kV. Prior NETA certification or electrical testing experience is not required.

For selected participants, Shermco will provide one-way transportation to the approved training/work location and lodging during the SkillBridge training period. The goal is to transition successful participants into full-time Field Service Technician opportunities with Shermco upon completion, based on performance, qualifications, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Learn safe work practices for electrical testing and field-service operations.
• Perform instrument transformer testing.
• Assist with power transformer testing, including Doble, TTR, insulation resistance, and related testing methods.
• Learn testing procedures for electromechanical and solid-state protective relays.
• Assist with protective relay testing, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Perform cable testing using methods such as Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, and DC Hipot.
• Assist with low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
• Learn automatic transfer switch testing and troubleshooting.
• Gain exposure to electrical system startup and commissioning activities.
• Learn proper setup and operation of electrical test equipment.
• Collect, document, and interpret electrical testing data.
• Develop technical documentation and field-service reports.
• Gain exposure to PowerDB and other electrical testing software.
• Work alongside experienced technicians at industrial, commercial, utility, and other customer locations.
• Participate in applicable safety and technical training, which may include NFPA 70E, OSHA, CPR/First Aid/AED, and other industry-specific training.
• Travel locally and regionally to customer sites as required by the training program.

Requirements

SkillBridge Eligibility

• Currently serving on Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge Program.
• Able to obtain command approval prior to beginning the program.
• Sufficient time remaining on Active Duty to complete the approved SkillBridge training period.

Military Experience

Ideal candidates will have military training or hands-on experience involving:

• Electrical power generation and distribution
• AC/DC electrical systems
• Generators and power-generation equipment
• Electrical distribution equipment
• Switchgear and circuit breakers
• Transformers
• Motors and motor controls
• Electrical testing and test equipment
• Protective relays and control systems
• Instrumentation and controls
• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Preventive and corrective electrical maintenance
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Lockout/Tagout and electrical safety procedures

Relevant military occupations may include, but are not limited to:

• Army: Prime Power, Interior Electrician, Power Generation Equipment Repair, Utilities and related electrical/electronics specialties.
• Navy: Electrician's Mate (EM), Construction Electrician (CE/Seabee), Gas Turbine Systems Technician – Electrical (GSE), Interior Communications Electrician (IC), Electronics Technician (ET), nuclear-trained electrical/electronics personnel, and related ratings.
• Air Force: Electrical Power Production, Electrical Systems, Electrical & Environmental Systems, power generation, avionics/electrical maintenance, and related specialties.
• Marine Corps: Electrician, Generator/Power Generation, Utilities, Ground Electronics, electrical maintenance, and related MOSs.
• Coast Guard: Electrician's Mate (EM), Electronics Technician (ET), and other ratings involving electrical distribution, power generation, controls, or troubleshooting.
• Space Force: Electrical power, facilities, electronics, controls, communications infrastructure, and other relevant technical specialties.

If your military experience includes hands-on work with electrical systems, power generation, electrical distribution, controls, electronics, testing, troubleshooting, or maintenance, your experience may translate well into this program.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and following established procedures.
• Ability and willingness to learn electrical testing and troubleshooting techniques.
• Basic computer skills, including email, data entry, Microsoft Excel, and other standard business applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and regionally; travel requirements may vary based on training location and customer assignments.
• Comfortable working in industrial, commercial, utility, and field environments.
• Able to climb, crawl, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules based on customer and training requirements, which may include occasional nights, weekends, or extended hours.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to meet applicable Shermco safety, background, driving, and drug and alcohol screening requirements.

Pay

USD $31.78 - USD $47.64 /Hr.