Senior Field Service Technician

Role Overview

• 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

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
• 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
• 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 able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Benefits

• Shermco pays for training on OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED
• Monthly meetings to discuss safety
• The company pays for training and certifications as requested