NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries

. Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data for low-, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, from 480 Volt to 600 kV, at industrial and commercial customer sites .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSulphur • Louisiana • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $35 - $65 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 performing complex relay calibration and utilizing relevant software tools for data management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical System TestingSwitchgear TroubleshootingRelay CalibrationNETA CertificationElectrical Safety Procedures

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Hard Skills

Power Transformer TestingInstrument Transformer TestingCable TestingAutomatic Transfer Switch TroubleshootingElectro-Mechanical Relay TestingSolid-State Relay TestingData EntryMicrosoft ExcelPowerDBFit for Duty Physical Exam

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Electrical Power & ControlsHigh-Voltage SystemsLow-Voltage SystemsMedium-Voltage SystemsElectrical SafetyDrug-Free WorkplaceBackground CheckTravel Requirements

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 Volt to 600 kV, at industrial and commercial customer sites
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

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 & troubleshooting
Good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB 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 stay drug-free and pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
Must have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check
Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations
Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
Must be 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
Must be willing to travel; minimum 40%
All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening

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