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.
Perform instrument transformer tests and power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
Test both electro-mechanical and solid state relays; perform moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
Cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot.
Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting.
Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
Travel locally/regionally with periodic overnight travel; minimum 40% travel.
Requirements
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; looking for level II certified.
Must have at least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
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 lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required.
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 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.