Senior NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries

Senior NETA Field Service Technician conducting tests on electrical systems at customer sites. Responsible for troubleshooting, data collection, and emergency on-call duty with technical expertise.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeCedar Park • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $50 - $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing and troubleshooting low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems, including switchgear and transformers. Proficient in adhering to safety standards and regulations while performing field service tasks and data collection.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Switchgear Testing & TroubleshootingPower Transformer TestingNETA Certification (III or IV)Electrical Safety ProceduresField Service Experience

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Hard Skills

Electrical TestingRelay CalibrationCable TestingData CollectionTroubleshootingStart-Up ProceduresVoltage TestingEmergency ResponsePC SkillsData Entry

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

PowerDBDobleInsulation Resistance Testing EquipmentAutomatic Transfer SwitchMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA Certification (III or IV)Electrician LicenseOSHA 30 HourCPR/First Aid/BBP/AED Training

Industry Keywords

Electrical Power & ControlsIndustrial Electrical SystemsCommercial Electrical SystemsHigh VoltageMedium VoltageLow VoltageTWIC CardFit for Duty Physical ExamPre-Employment Drug TestCriminal Background Check

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 (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 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 available for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel
U.S. passport & TWIC card a plus
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).
Must be willing to travel
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities