Field Service Technician II

Shermco Industries

. Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeGonzales • Louisiana • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $35 - $50 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 electrical safety procedures and capable of performing under emergency conditions.

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Switchgear TestingTransformer TestingRelay CalibrationNETA CertificationElectrical Safety Procedures

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Hard Skills

Electrical TestingTroubleshootingData CollectionInstrument Transformer TestsCable TestingPower MeteringEmergency ResponseVoltage TestingRelay TestingCalibration

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

DobleTTRInsulation ResistanceTan DeltaPower FactorVLFDC HipotPowerDBMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA CertificationOSHA 30 HourCPR/First Aid/BBP/AED Training

Industry Keywords

Electrical Power & ControlsHigh-Voltage SystemsMedium-Voltage SystemsLow-Voltage SystemsElectrical SafetyMilitary Electrical TrainingFit for Duty Physical ExamDrug-Free WorkplaceBackground Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites
Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data for 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 related methods
Test electro-mechanical and solid-state relays
Perform cable testing using 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

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 (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 and troubleshooting
Good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; PowerDB experience a plus
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 can be provided by Shermco
Able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
Able to pass a fit for duty physical exam
Must stay Drug-Free and pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
Acceptable pre-employment criminal background check
Physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record
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
Willing to travel; minimum 40%
Acceptable background check and drug and alcohol screening results