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.
• 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 proficiency 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 respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: to qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following minimum qualifications and 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 (II, 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 pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• 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.
• 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).
• Willing to travel.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $46.83 - USD $72.93 /Hr.