Field Technician II

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. With Safety encouraged as a personal core value for every employee, our focus is to ensure electrical power systems function properly and safely. Our services span Professional Engineering, Rotating Machinery, Renewable Energy, Systems Integration, Field Repair, and local Repair Service Centers—covering all aspects of electrical power systems with an emphasis on safety and client service.

About the Role

Shermco Systems Integration is seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of industrial equipment. This position requires approximately 90% travel and is ideal for a motivated team player with solid knowledge of automated control systems, programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, control valves, and electrical construction in an industrial setting. The role offers vast opportunities for technical and professional advancement.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and understand P&IDs, loop drawings, installation details, layout drawings, and other construction-related documents.
• Complete assigned tasks in accordance with construction project specifications.
• Perform mechanical and electrical installation of control panels and instrumentation, including:
  • Rigid, EMT, and PVC-coated rigid conduit
  • Service, feeders, and branch circuits
  • Controls, fiber, and network cabling
  • Stainless tubing and instrumentation
  • Service equipment, MCC, and panelboards
• Field wiring of control panels and instrumentation.
• Installation, calibration, and commissioning of pressure, flow, level, temperature, and analytical instruments.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to instrumentation, control valves, process controllers, PLC hardware, and control systems.
• Assist in repair, testing, and installation of control panels, PLCs, I/O modules, and communications equipment.
• Demonstrate Safety as a Personal Core Value and ensure compliance with company policies and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Apprentice or Journeyman Electrician license preferred but not required.
• Two-year Associate’s degree in Automation & Controls, Instrumentation, or a similar technical program highly preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial electrical power and controls field experience preferred.
• ISA CCST certification preferred.
• Ability to work safely and contribute to a safety-focused team.
• Willingness to learn and work hands-on in the field alongside engineers and technicians.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and flexible to assist in other technical disciplines.
• Exposure to field instruments, electronic test equipment, control valves, and control panels.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools, ladders, manlifts, etc.
• Must be flexible and willing to work out-of-town with regular overnight travel (90% travel required).

Other Requirements

• Strong preference for individuals who demonstrate a personal commitment to Safety.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must pass a fit-for-duty physical exam when required.
• Must pass pre-employment and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check (all offers are conditional on acceptable results).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa.
• Must fluently read, write, and speak English.

Pay

USD $32.00 - USD $37.00 per hour.