Senior NETA Field Service Technician

. Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data at industrial and commercial customer sites .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeGonzales • Louisiana • United StatesSenior💰 $60 - $82 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data at industrial and commercial customer sites
Work with low-, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems from 480 Volt to 600 kV
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
Travel to customer job sites across Louisiana and bordering states

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 or Electrician license preferred
At least 5 or more 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 all electrical safety procedures
Ability to drive daily locally/regionally and availability for periodic overnight travel
Pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
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
Availability for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel
Willingness 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)
Willingness to travel
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

Comp & perks

Training on OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED can be provided by Shermco
Opportunities for overtime
Equal opportunity employer
Drug-free workplace