Senior NETA Field Service Technician

Shermco Industries

. Travel to industrial and commercial customer sites .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeGrimes • Iowa • United StatesSenior💰 $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.

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Electrical Power TestingSwitchgear TroubleshootingNETA CertificationElectrical Safety ProceduresMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Electrical System InspectionTransformer TestingCable TestingRelay CalibrationData CollectionTroubleshootingStart-Up ProceduresPower MeteringEmergency ResponseVoltage Testing

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

PowerDBMicrosoft ExcelElectrical Testing EquipmentData Entry Software

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA Certification III or IVElectrician LicenseOSHA 30 HourCPR/First Aid/BBP/AED Training

Industry Keywords

Electrical Power & ControlsHigh-Voltage SystemsMedium-Voltage SystemsLow-Voltage SystemsNFPA 70-EMilitary Electrical TrainingTWIC CardFit for Duty Physical Exam

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 Volt to 600 kV
Perform instrument transformer tests
Perform 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

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; PowerDB experience is 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 are a plus
Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, occasional weekends, holidays and nights
Eligible to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa
Willingness to travel
Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training on OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED can be provided by Shermco
Overtime opportunities
Flexible hours
Occasional weekends, holidays and nights work opportunities