Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries

. Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data at industrial and commercial customer sites .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $35 - $70 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, while adhering to safety standards. Proficient in using various testing methods and tools, with a strong commitment to quality and teamwork.

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Electrical System TestingSwitchgear TroubleshootingNETA CertificationPowerDB ExperienceElectrical Safety Procedures

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Hard Skills

Testing Low-Voltage SystemsTesting Medium-Voltage SystemsTesting High-Voltage SystemsInstrument Transformer TestingPower Transformer TestingCable TestingRelay CalibrationPower MeteringData CollectionTroubleshooting Automatic Transfer Switches

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Doble Testing EquipmentTTR Testing EquipmentInsulation Resistance TestingTan Delta TestingPower Factor TestingVLF TestingDC Hipot Testing

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA CertificationOSHA 30 Hour TrainingCPR/First Aid/BBP/AED Training

Industry Keywords

Electrical Power & ControlsHigh-Voltage TestingElectrical SafetyEmergency ResponseFit-for-Duty Physical Exam

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data at industrial and commercial customer sites
Test low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems from 480 Volt to 600 kV
Perform instrument transformer tests
Conduct power transformer testing using Doble, TTR, insulation resistance, and other methods
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

Requirements

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 may qualify
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
Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training
Must be drug-free and pass pre-employment and periodic 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 good driving record
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, including 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 a minimum of 40%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training on OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED can be provided by Shermco
Reasonable accommodations available