NETA Field Service Technician

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally 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 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 (I, II, III or IV) or similar desired
• At least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting
• Good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB a plus
• Work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures
• Preferred OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco

Other Requirements

• Able to stay Drug-Free; you will be required to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced 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
• Pass a fit for duty physical exam
• Valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights
• Not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
• Willing to travel; minimum 40%