Shermco Industries

NETA Field Service Technician, Senior

Shermco Industries • $97K — $166K *
Minooka, IL 60447In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Electrical Power & Controls or Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • NETA Certification (III or IV) or Electrician license desired.
  • 5+ years experience in switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
  • Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Excel and data entry.
  • Safety compliance knowledge including OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to customer sites to inspect and test electrical systems.
  • Conduct transformer and cable testing following established protocols.
  • Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches and relay systems.
  • Perform relay calibration and power metering tasks.
  • Respond to emergency service calls as part of on-call rotation.

Benefits

  • Training on OSHA, MSHA, and NFPA safety standards provided.
  • Flexible hours with opportunities for overtime.
  • Potential for domestic and international travel.
Full Job Description
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.
  • 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 switchgear 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: 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 (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 drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel


Other Requirements:
  • 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
  • Must be 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).
  • Must be willing to travel
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently


NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay Range

USD $46.83 - USD $80.00 /Hr.

About Shermco Industries

Shermco Industries is a leading provider of electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services for industrial and commercial customers. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas and has been in business since 1974. Shermco Industries has a team of highly trained technicians who are equipped with the latest tools and technology to provide fast and reliable service. The company's services include electrical testing, maintenance, and repair, as well as training and consulting. Shermco Industries is committed to providing its customers with the highest level of service and quality.
Learn more about Shermco Industries
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ
SHM
* Ladders Estimates

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