NETA Field Service Technician

Overview

The Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing will be responsible for performing electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment. The technician will work with a team of professionals to ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

* Field Service Test Technicians 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 switch gear and circuit breaker testing

* Moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.

* Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called 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

* Must have at least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switch gear testing & troubleshooting.

* Must have good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with Power

DB 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.

Other Requirements:

* Must be able to stay Drug-Free; you will be required to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.

* Must have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.

* Must be physically fit to to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 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 willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.

* Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.

* Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

* Must be willing to travel; minimum 40%.

* All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Pay Range

USD $31.78 - USD $41.75 /Hr.