Field Service Technician

Role Overview

• The Field Service Technician
• Electrical Testing will be responsible for performing electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Technicians will 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.
• Responsibilities include instrument transformer tests, power transformer testing, cable testing, automatic transfer switch troubleshooting, and high voltage switchgear testing.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Must have at least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
• 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.
• NETA Certification (I, II, III or IV) or similar desired
• 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 have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 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 willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be able to travel; minimum 40%.

Benefits

• Must be Drug-Free support with pre-employment and random drug tests
• Training on OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED can be provided
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off