Field Service Technician

. Perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeChickasaw • Alabama • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50 - $60 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment
Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data
Test low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems from 480 Volt to 600 kV
Perform instrument transformer tests
Conduct power transformer testing, including Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance
Test electro-mechanical and solid-state relays
Perform cable testing, including Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, and DC Hipot
Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches
Test low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers
Perform moderately complex relay calibration and power metering
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner
Work with a team of professionals to complete work safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards

What you’ll need

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 an 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
At least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting
Good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; PowerDB experience a plus
Ability to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures
OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training preferred
Must remain drug-free and pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
Must pass an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check
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
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record
Willingness 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
Willingness to travel; minimum 40%

Comp & perks

Training on OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED can be provided by Shermco
Equal opportunity employer
Drug-free workplace