Shermco Industries
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NETA Field Service Technician
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Shermco Industries
in Irving, TX. The Field Service Technician – Electrical Testing will perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment, ensuring 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 V 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 respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner
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.
Other Requirements
Must be able to stay Drug‑Free; 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 crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations; must pass a fit‑for‑duty physical exam.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, overtime, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug‑free workplace.
Pay Range USD $27.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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NETA Field Service Technician
role at
Shermco Industries
in Irving, TX. The Field Service Technician – Electrical Testing will perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment, ensuring 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 V 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 respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner
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.
Other Requirements
Must be able to stay Drug‑Free; 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 crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations; must pass a fit‑for‑duty physical exam.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, overtime, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug‑free workplace.
Pay Range USD $27.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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