Senior NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries

. Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage electrical systems at industrial and commercial customer sites .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeGonzales • Louisiana • United StatesSenior💰 $50 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in testing and troubleshooting low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems, with a strong focus on switchgear and transformer testing. Holds relevant certifications and possesses the ability to work safely while adhering to electrical safety procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Switchgear Testing & TroubleshootingPower Transformer TestingNETA Certification (III or IV)Electrical Safety ProceduresMicrosoft Excel

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Electrical TestingRelay CalibrationCable TestingTransformer TestingData CollectionTroubleshootingInstrument Transformer TestsEmergency ResponseVoltage TestingPower Metering

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

DobleTTRPowerDBVLFDC Hipot

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Electrical Power & ControlsIndustrial Electrical SystemsCommercial Electrical SystemsElectrical SafetyMilitary Electrical Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage electrical systems at industrial and commercial customer sites
Travel to customer job sites across Louisiana and bordering states
Perform instrument transformer tests
Perform power transformer testing using Doble, TTR, insulation resistance and related 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)
NETA Certification (III or IV) or similar desired
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; experience with PowerDB a plus
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
Able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel
Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
Able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 100 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations
Able to pass a fit for duty physical exam
Valid driver’s license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
Available for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel
Willing 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)
Willing to travel
Able 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
Overtime opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-free workplace