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Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

Apparatus Testing Technician

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeColumbus, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be able to drive daily locally or regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
  • A preferred qualification is an associate’s degree from an accredited two-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls, an EE degree from an ABET-accredited college, or similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy Seabee).
  • Must have at least two years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
  • Must have good PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Must be able to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam when required.
  • Must be drug-free and pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
  • Must have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
  • Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, including occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
  • Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Must be willing to travel 90%.
  • All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, and troubleshoot industrial and commercial electrical systems; perform start-up activities and collect data for low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems from 480 volts to 600 kV.
  • Perform instrument transformer tests and power transformer testing using Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance methods.
  • Test electromechanical and solid-state relays.
  • Perform cable testing using Tan Delta, power factor, VLF, and DC Hipot methods.
  • Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
  • Test low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
  • Perform moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
  • Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies promptly when called.

Desired Qualifications

  • NETA Certification (I, II, III, or IV) or similar certification is desired.
  • Experience with PowerDB is a plus.
  • OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, CPR, First Aid, BBP, or AED training is preferred; training can be provided by Shermco.

About the Company

Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services across North America for industrial, commercial, and utility clients. Its offerings include rotating machinery service and repair, protection and control testing, commissioning, wind energy services, field services, in-shop services, systems integration, specialty services, disaster recovery, and industry-specific training. The company earns revenue through service contracts, project-based work, and training programs. Shermco uses on-site field work, shop-based repair, and specialized testing and engineering to ensure electrical system reliability and safety. Unlike many competitors, it combines a broad range of services (from rotating machinery to wind energy and disaster recovery) with accreditation by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association and a broad training ecosystem, aiming to be a trusted partner for ongoing electrical maintenance and safety across multiple sectors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Irving, TX
Founded
1974

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