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Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

NETA Field Service Technician Senior

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColumbus, OH, USA$46.83 - $72.93 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
  • NETA Certification III or IV, or similar certification, or an electrician license is preferred.
  • Good PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel; PowerDB experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
  • Ability to drive daily locally or regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, random drug tests, criminal background check, and fit-for-duty physical exam.
  • Ability to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Valid driver's license and a good driving record that can be maintained.
  • Availability for regular overnight domestic travel, occasional international travel, and flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa or work permit.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems at industrial and commercial customer sites.
  • Travel to customer job sites across the state and bordering states.
  • Perform instrument transformer tests.
  • Test power transformers using methods and equipment including Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance testing.
  • Test cables 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 in a timely manner when called.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in testing both electromechanical and solid-state relays.
  • Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls, or an Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college; similar military experience and training from Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy Seabee is also considered.
  • NETA Certification III or IV or similar certification, or an electrician license.
  • OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, CPR, First Aid, bloodborne pathogens, and AED training; training can be provided by Shermco.
  • PowerDB experience.
  • U.S. passport and TWIC card.

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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