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 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.

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 switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
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.

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.

Field Service Technician

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