Field Service Technician, NETA III/IV

Shermco Industries

. Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data for low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems from 480 volts to 600 kV .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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 complex relay calibration and power metering.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Power & Controls DegreeNETA Certification (III or IV)Switchgear Testing ExperiencePowerDB 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 MeteringTroubleshooting Automatic Transfer SwitchesTesting Circuit Breakers

Soft Skills

Good PC SkillsAbility to Work SafelyWillingness to TravelFlexibility in Work Hours

Tools & Technologies

DobleTTRInsulation Resistance MethodsTan DeltaPower FactorVLFDC Hipot

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA Certification (III or IV)Electrician License

Industry Keywords

Electrical SystemsSwitchgearTransformer TestingElectrical Safety ProceduresEmergency On-Call Duty

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data for low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems from 480 volts to 600 kV
Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites across Kansas, Missouri, and bordering states
Perform instrument transformer tests
Conduct power transformer testing using Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance 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

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) also considered
NETA Certification (III or IV) or similar desired, or Electrician license preferred
At least 5 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
Ability to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures
Ability to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel
Pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
Pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Ability to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 100 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations
Pass a fit-for-duty physical exam
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record
Availability for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, including occasional weekends, holidays, and nights
Eligible to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa
Willingness to travel
Fluency in written and spoken English

Benefits

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