Field Technician, NETA II

Shermco Industries

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

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeAuburn • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47 - $85 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 complex relay calibration and power metering.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Power & Controls DegreeNETA Certification (III or IV)Switchgear Testing & TroubleshootingDoble TestingMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Electrical System InspectionTransformer TestingRelay CalibrationCable TestingAutomatic Transfer Switch TroubleshootingPower MeteringData CollectionEmergency ResponseElectrical Safety ProceduresVoltage Testing

Soft Skills

Good CommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

DobleTTRInsulation ResistanceTan DeltaPower FactorVLFDC HipotPowerDBMicrosoft OfficeEmail

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

High-Voltage SystemsElectrical SafetyIndustrial TestingCommercial TestingElectrical EngineeringMilitary Electrical TrainingTWIC CardFit for Duty Physical ExamPre-Employment Drug TestCriminal Background Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on low-, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems from 480 Volt to 600 kV
Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites across the state and bordering states
Perform instrument transformer tests
Perform 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, or 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
At least 5 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
Ability to drive daily locally/regionally and availability for periodic overnight travel
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Ability to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 100 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to 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
U.S. passport and TWIC card a plus
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights
Eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit)
Willingness to travel
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

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