Shermco Industries

Senior Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries • $83K — $104K *
Cedar Park, TX 78613In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Electrical Power & Controls or EE Degree preferred
  • NETA Certification (III or IV) or Electrician license preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in switchgear testing & troubleshooting
  • Good PC skills including Microsoft Excel; PowerDB experience a plus
  • Ability to work safely and follow electrical safety procedures
  • Preferred training includes OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid
  • Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam and have a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems
  • Collect data on low, medium, and high voltage systems
  • Perform instrument transformer tests and power transformer testing
  • Conduct cable testing, including Tan Delta and Power Factor
  • Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches and complex relays
  • Test low, medium, and high voltage switchgear and circuit breakers
  • Respond to customer emergencies as part of on-call duty rotation

Benefits

  • Training on OSHA, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid provided by the company
  • Opportunities for overnight and occasional international travel
  • Flexible work hours and potential overtime
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Chance to work on advanced electrical systems across various industries
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 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


Pay Range

USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 /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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