NETA Field Service Technician II, III, IV

Shermco Industries

. Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeTrenton • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47 - $73 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 (II, III, IV)Switchgear Testing ExperiencePowerDB ExperienceElectrical Safety Procedures

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Hard Skills

Testing Low-Voltage SystemsTesting Medium-Voltage SystemsTesting High-Voltage SystemsRelay CalibrationPower MeteringCable TestingTransformer TestingTroubleshooting SwitchgearData CollectionEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Good CommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelPowerDBElectrical Testing Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA CertificationElectrician License

Industry Keywords

Electrical SystemsVoltage TestingInstrument Transformer TestsDoble TestingInsulation Resistance TestingAutomatic Transfer SwitchesEmergency On-Call DutyFit-for-Duty Physical ExamTWIC CardU.S. Passport

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites
Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems from 480 volts to 600 kV
Perform instrument transformer tests
Conduct power transformer testing, including Doble, TTR, and insulation resistance testing
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 promptly

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 military experience and training may qualify
NETA Certification (II, III or IV) or similar desired, or Electrician license preferred
At least 5 years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting
Good PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel; PowerDB experience is a plus
Ability to work safely and adhere to electrical safety procedures
Ability to drive daily locally/regionally and undertake periodic overnight travel
Pass a pre-employment and periodic random drug test
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
Regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel
U.S. passport and TWIC card are a plus
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
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training on OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED can be provided by Shermco
Reasonable accommodations for physical requirements
Overtime opportunities
Equal opportunity employment