NETA Field Service Technician at Shermco Industries, Inc. in Livonia, Michigan

Job Description:

Overview

The Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing will be responsible for performing electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment. The technician will work with a team of professionals to ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Field Service Test Technicians travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (480 Volt to 600 kV) electrical systems.


• Instrument transformer tests


• Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.


• Test both electro-mechanical and solid state relays


• Cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot


• Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting


• Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing


• Moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.


• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.


• Prefer an Associate’s degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or a EE Degree from an ABET accredited college, similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee)


• NETA Certification (I, II, III or IV) or similar desired


• Must have at least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting.


• Must have good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB a plus.


• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.


• Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco.

• Must be able to stay Drug-Free; you will be required to 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 to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.


• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.


• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.


• Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.


• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently


• Must be willing to travel; minimum 40%.


• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Pay Range

USD $31.78 - USD $47.64 /Hr.