NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries

. Perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $35 - $70 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical testing, maintenance, and repair of distribution systems, with a strong focus on safety and adherence to electrical safety procedures. Proficient in troubleshooting and testing low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, with relevant certifications and experience in the field.

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Electrical TestingSwitchgear Testing & TroubleshootingNETA CertificationElectrical Safety ProceduresMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Electrical TestingTroubleshootingPower Transformer TestingCable TestingRelay CalibrationData CollectionInstrument Transformer TestsHigh-Voltage TestingLow-Voltage TestingMedium-Voltage Testing

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DobleTTRPowerDBMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Electrical Distribution SystemsHigh-Voltage SystemsAutomatic Transfer SwitchesEmergency On-Call DutyElectrical Safety Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment
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 related 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 a 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
Must have at least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting
Must have good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB a plus
Must be 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
Must be able to 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
Equal opportunity employer
Drug-free workplace