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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-timeLa Vergne, TN, USA$50 - $80 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
  • Must have good computer skills, including email, internet use, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Must be able to 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 be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
  • Must be able to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Must be able to 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 employer-sponsored visa or work permit.
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data for 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.
  • Perform power transformer testing, including Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance tests.
  • Perform cable testing, including Tan Delta, power factor, VLF, and DC Hipot tests.
  • 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

  • An Associate's degree from an accredited two-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls, an Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college, or similar experience and training from the military, such as Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy Seabee training.
  • NETA Certification III or IV, or similar certification, and an electrician license.
  • Proficiency in testing both electromechanical and solid-state relays.
  • Experience with PowerDB.
  • OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, CPR, First Aid, BBP, and AED training; training can be provided by Shermco.
  • A 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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