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Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

NETA Field Service Technician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$35 - $70 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be able to drive daily locally or regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting is required.
  • Must have computer skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel; PowerDB experience is a plus.
  • Must be able to work safely and follow electrical safety procedures.
  • Must remain drug-free and pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic unannounced random drug tests.
  • Must pass an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
  • Must be physically able to crawl, climb, stand, walk, and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations, and pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.
  • 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 willing to travel at least 40%.
  • Offers are conditioned on acceptable background-check and drug-and-alcohol-screening results.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems at industrial and commercial customer sites.
  • Perform instrument transformer tests.
  • Test power transformers using methods and tools such as Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance testing.
  • Test electromechanical and solid-state relays.
  • Perform cable testing, including Tan Delta, power factor, VLF, and DC Hipot testing.
  • 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 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) is preferred.
  • NETA Certification at Level I, II, III, or IV, or similar certification, is desired.
  • OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, CPR, First Aid, BBP, or AED training is preferred; training can be provided by Shermco.
  • PowerDB experience is 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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