Senior NETA Field Service Technician
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-08-02
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Field/Service Technician -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Field/Service Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- 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.
- 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 if proficient 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 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.
- 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 (III or IV) or similar desired or Electrician license preferred
- Must have at least 5 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 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 drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel
- 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
- 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
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Demonstrates expertise in testing and troubleshooting low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems, including switch gear and transformers. Proficient in adhering to safety standards and performing complex relay calibration and power metering.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Switchgear Testing & Troubleshooting
- Power Transformer Testing
- NETA Certification (III or IV)
- Electrical Safety Procedures
- Microsoft Excel
- Electrical Systems Inspection
- Instrument Transformer Tests
- Cable Testing
- Automatic Transfer Switch Troubleshooting
- Relay Calibration
- Power Metering
- Data Collection
- Emergency Response
- Voltage Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- NETA Certification (III or IV)
- Electrician License
- OSHA 30 Hour
- CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED Training
- Electrical Power & Controls
- High Voltage
- Medium Voltage
- Low Voltage
- Industrial & Commercial
- Military Training
- TWIC Card
- Fit for Duty Physical Exam
- PowerDB
- Microsoft Excel
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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