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Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

NETA 4 Field Service Technician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKansas City, MO, USA$97k - $150k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate 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 is preferred.
  • At least five years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting is required.
  • Good PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel, are required; PowerDB experience is a plus.
  • Must work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
  • Must be able to drive daily locally or regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
  • Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and receive acceptable background-check and drug-and-alcohol-screening results.
  • Must be able to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Must pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and 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, including occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without needing employer-sponsored visa or work permit.
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, and troubleshoot electrical systems from low to high voltage (480 volts to 600 kilovolts), perform start-up, and collect data.
  • Travel to customer job sites across the state and bordering states.
  • Perform instrument transformer tests.
  • Test power transformers using Doble, TTR, insulation resistance, and related methods.
  • 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

  • NETA IV certification or similar certification, or an electrician license, is preferred.
  • Proficiency in testing both electromechanical and solid-state relays is preferred.
  • OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, CPR, First Aid, BBP, and AED training is preferred; training can be provided by Shermco.
  • A U.S. passport and TWIC card are a plus.

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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