Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries

Field Service Technician traveling to inspect, test, troubleshoot electrical systems for industrial and commercial customers. Collaborating with other engineers for maintaining high voltage systems.

Posted 6/21/2026full-timeTrenton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47 - $73 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Able to travel to customer job sites across the state and bordering states.
Instrument transformer tests.
Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
Preferred if proficient in testing 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 (II, III or IV) or similar desired or Electrician license preferred
Must have at least 5 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 drive daily locally/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 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
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.
If applying for position, must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Occasional international travel and training opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical systems testinginstrument transformer testspower transformer testingcable testingrelay calibrationpower meteringswitchgear testingcircuit breaker testingtroubleshootingdata collection

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingtime managementflexibilityteamworkcustomer serviceattention to detailsafety awareness

Certifications

NETA CertificationElectrician licenseOSHA 30 hourMSHANFPA 70-ECPRFirst AidBBPAED training